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Astertongolensis

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aster (ASS-ter)

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Species

tongolensis (ton-gol-EN-sis)

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Synonym

Aster subcaeruleus

Diplactis tongolensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

Started from seeds in 2002, they bloomed in 2003, and are spreading now in 2004. I moved a few of the babies (they send out short stolon...Read More

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Astertongolensis

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