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Common
name: "Monch Summer Aster"
Latin name: Aster x frikartii 'Monch'
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Zone: 5
- 8
Elevation to: 7000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 28"
Spread: 14" - 16"
Flowers: Yes, June - September
Flower type: Daisy
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 100+
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Pictured: Monch
Summer Aster
Aster
x frikartii 'Monch' |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Monch Summber Asters in full sun in fertile well drained soil. Tolerates most
soil types. Space new container grown plants 18" - 36"
apart. "Monch Summer Aster" will attract
butterflies.
Aster flowers can be cut for use in fresh floral
arrangements.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame. For a quicker showing,
purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
"Alpine Asters" may be divided in the spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids, powdery mildew or slugs. |
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