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ITALIAN ASTER
Aster amellus ‘Mira’
Purple daisy-like flowers with yellow center discs. Earlier blooming; July-Sept. Green, lance-shaped leaves. Compact and bushy; 18-30″ tall. Full sun; well-draining soil. Drought tolerant. Attracts pollinators. Suitable in cottage gardens, meadows and mixed borders. Deer resistant. Native to Europe. Zone 5.