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Aster 'Avondale'

Aster cordifolius
Has the fog rolled in? Or is it a mist of myriads of tiny daisies with gold dust centers spreading softly about your garden? We love the beauty of this selection of native aster, and it is vital for pollinators that evolved in the same ecosystem we find ourselves in. Let's extend a garden-gloved hand and help pollinators!
SKU #P8601

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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Fall
Color
Pale lavender crowded daisies
Features
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
Plant out in springtime after all danger of frost has passed or in early autumn.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Asters are a wonderful choice for attracting late-season pollinators such as butterflies and bees, as they bloom in autumn when fewer flowers are available. Heart-leaved aster is a host plant for butterfly caterpillars, a beneficial insect hot spot, and they provide nesting sites for native bees. They also add beautiful color and fine texture to the fall perennial bed. Asters are adaptable to most soil types, but they require well-drained soil and prefer full sun to light shade. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly, about 1" a week, but do not overwater—they are also somewhat drought tolerant, but extremes will reduce blooms.
Soil pH:
This plant can grow in a variety pH levels but prefers one that is slightly acidic.
Fertilizer:
Mix in 1" of compost in poor soils. Topdress with about a half inch of compost, repeating annually in early spring.
Diseases & Pests:
May occasionally be browsed by deer or rabbits. Deter these animals by applying an organic pellet animal repellent. Prevent fungal problems by placing in full sun with plenty of airflow.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers are fully open.