Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Bi color blooms fine petals
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Late summer to autumn
Flavour Profile
Not applicable
Suitable for
Outdoor
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
50 to 70 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Warm temperate climates
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
25 to 30 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Sunny locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes blue and white asters different from solid-color asters?
What makes blue and white asters different from solid-color asters?
Their bicolor flowers add extra contrast and texture to borders and late-season gardens.
Can asters extend seasonal flower displays?
Can asters extend seasonal flower displays?
Yes. They provide attractive blooms later in the growing season when many flowers begin to fade.
Which flowers pair well with blue and white asters?
Which flowers pair well with blue and white asters?
Golden rudbeckias, purple salvia, ornamental grasses, sedum, and white daisies create attractive displays.
Can they be planted in pollinator gardens?
Can they be planted in pollinator gardens?
Yes. They fit well into wildlife-friendly borders and mixed perennial gardens.
Do the flowers make suitable cut blooms?
Do the flowers make suitable cut blooms?
Yes. Fresh stems are commonly enjoyed in seasonal floral arrangements.
Do butterflies visit aster flowers?
Do butterflies visit aster flowers?
The blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.