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Asteralbescens

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aster (ASS-ter)
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Species
albescens (al-BES-enz)
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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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