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Aster linariifolius

Aster linariifolius

STIFF LEAFED ASTER

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

July, August, September, October

Exposure

Height

12 – 18", 18 – 24"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Aster linariifolius

A.K.A Ionactis linariifolia. Pale blue flowers August – September. Stiff, needle-like, glossy foliage. Forms a dense tidy mound. 1 – 2′ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Excellent in poor sandy soils, rock gardens. Northeastern U.S. native. Our plants are from Long Island native stock. Zone 4.

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