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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 16 inches
Plant Spread: 30 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Aster

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Location: Northern California, Zone 9b
Date: 2020-04-10
Cheery little blue daisies bloom non-stop and the low well behave
Location: in my Mom's garden
Date: 2017-05-24
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2018-03-14
Location: in my Mom's garden
Date: 2017-05-24

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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