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ITALIAN ASTER
Aster amellus ‘Sonora’
Rich, violet daisy-like flowers with yellow center discs. Earlier blooming; July-Sept. Gray-green, narrowly oval leaves. Compact and bushy; up to 24″ 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.