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Aster, Fall Aster, Italian Aster 'Violet Queen'

Asteramellus

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Family

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

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Genus

Aster (ASS-ter)

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Species

amellus (ah-MEL-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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

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Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | October 2002 | neutral

A richly coloured aster making it a useful plant for the autumn garden.

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