Tatarian Aster
Taxonomic Name: Aster tataricus cv. Jindai
Common Name: Tatarian Aster
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom Time: September to October
Height: 36-48 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil
Flower Color: Purple
Wildlife: Butterflies
Special Characteristics: - Late season bloomer, wonderful color of yellow centered purple flowers
- Flowers will last until first frost
- Will slowly spread by rhizomes heavier clay soil but will be more aggressive in sandier soil
- Does not flop
- Use a natural staking plant
- Disease resistant
- Very adaptable, underutilized plant
- Great winter structure, turns black in winter
- Good companion with silvery Russian sage
- Divide in spring
Tatarian Aster
Taxonomic Name: Aster tataricus cv. Jindai
Common Name: Tatarian Aster
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom Time: September to October
Height: 36-48 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil
Flower Color: Purple
Wildlife: Butterflies
Special Characteristics: - Late season bloomer, wonderful color of yellow centered purple flowers
- Flowers will last until first frost
- Will slowly spread by rhizomes heavier clay soil but will be more aggressive in sandier soil
- Does not flop
- Use a natural staking plant
- Disease resistant
- Very adaptable, underutilized plant
- Great winter structure, turns black in winter
- Good companion with silvery Russian sage
- Divide in spring