Aster linariifoliusAster
Family:Asteraceae
属:紫菀属
common name:Aster
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern North America
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: July
Bloom Color: Blue-violet to purple with yellow centers
Sun: Full sun (only)
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers acidic, sandy soils.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This low- rowing, Missouri native aster grows in clumps 15-20" tall and is typically found in acid soils in pine-oak or pine-hickory woods, ridgetops, upland slopes and glades. Sometimes called stiff-leafed aster because its rather distinctive linear leaves are narrow (almost needle-like), rigid and single-nerved (one prominent central vein). Stems and general habit are also stiff. Small flowers (1" across) have blue-violet to purple rays and yellow center disks and appear at the ends of ascending stems (often singly) in late summer to fall.
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
An excellent, long-blooming, compact aster for the native garden, rock garden or border front. Mass in groups or use as an edger.
