Alpine aster

Alpine aster Care

Aster alpinus

What is the plant

Aster alpinus, the alpine aster or blue alpine daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the mountains of Europe. This herbaceous perennial has purple, pink or blue flowers in summer.

Aster alpinus, commonly called alpine aster, is native to the mountains of Europe, including the Alps and Pyrenees. It typically grows in a slowly-spreading clump to 8-12" tall. Daisy-like asters (to 1" diameter) featuring blue-violet rays and yellow centers bloom in May-June. Flowers are usually solitary, appearing at the ends of slender stems. Untoothed, lanceolate-spatulate, dark green leaves (to 2” long) are mostly basal. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Genus name comes from the Latin word aster meaning star for the shape of the flowers. Specific epithet means alpine; from high mountains above the timber line.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

max 8b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
If you receive less than 1 inch of rain a week, remember to water your plants regularly during the summer. However, many asters are moisture-sensitive; if your plants have too much moisture or too little moisture, they will often lose their lower foliage or not flower well. Keep an eye out for any stressed plants and try a different watering method if your plants are losing flowers.
Fertilizer
Add a thin layer of compost (or a portion of balanced fertilizer) with a 2–inch layer of mulch around the plants every spring to encourage vigorous growth.
Sunlight
Choose a place in full sun but plants also tolerate light shade.

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Soil
Grow in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. The soil should have a pH of about 6.0 to 7.5.
Temperature
These plants can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of −28.9°C (−20°F).
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