Aster dumosus 'Professor Anton Kippenburg'
New York Aster
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
This Aster is a popular choice for fall color. Long blooming and easy to grow. Lavender-blue pedals surround a yellow center. Densely packed with a tidy habit.
Height
10-15 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
September-October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Pinch back new growth in spring and early summer to encourage a compact plant.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Silver Mound (Artemisia schmidtiana), False Sunflower (Helianthus ), Stonecrop (Sedum Sunsparkler® )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
