Aster - Wood's Purple

DESCRIPTION: Compact, mounding habit; profusion of violet-blue flowers and attractive lance-like green leaves; prefers cool, moist soil; water the root zone instead of from the top to reduce fungal disease; water regularly to encourage more blooms.

BOTANICAL NAME: Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple'
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 40 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 30 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Vibrant light purple with yellow center
FLOWERING TIME: Late Summer to Fall
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Deep green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Butterflies,  Bee Friendly, Border, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant