Description
The bushy aster is a perennial of the aster family (Asteraceae). It comes from North America and has a compact, rounded habit, smooth stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows 20 to 50 cm tall.
It flowers very profusely and for a long time – from the end of August to October. The flower heads are gathered in panicles. The ray florets are lavender in various shades and the disc florets yellow or brown, but many varieties with white, blue, violet and pink flowers are available.
Requirements
The bushy aster needs fertile, humus-rich soil and a sunny position. It grows and flowers better on fertile soils but also copes well on poorer ones.
Propagation
It is propagated by division in spring. These asters can be moved with a root ball throughout the growing season. Plant them 30 x 30 cm apart.