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Do you recognize this very compact low ASTER?

Posted by rouge21 5b (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 8, 13 at 8:44

I bought a couple of these yesterday as they will be great for a front border for late summer early fall. But I don't recall seeing mention on GW to such a small ASTER. Any idea what it might be?

Here is a link that might be useful: Aster


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RE: Do you recognize this very compact low ASTER?

mmmm, I think it might be A.falconeri - I have known several small asters, ranging from the common a.dumosus ( practically annuals for me) through to a (very short-lived) south african, a.natalensis, from back in my scree garden days. Should be hardy, but will require that mythical moist but well-drained soil.
Do keep us up to date on its performance.


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RE: Do you recognize this very compact low ASTER?

Do keep us up to date on its performance.

UPDATE:

Here it is 3 months later.

It has grown lots in diameter and still remained very short.

But the 'washed out' pink of the blooms.is not so special.

This post was edited by rouge21 on Sat, Sep 21, 13 at 6:29


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