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Napsbury East Indies Aster
Low-spreading mounds of green foliage are topped by 18-inch stems, each bearing one violet-blue daisy flower with a golden yellow eye in July and August. Parents of this cultivar originate in the Himalayas from Western China to Nepal at 11,000 feet elevation on stony alpine meadows. Grow this plant in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive soils.
Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Mounded
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
July - August
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Blue
Lavender
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8