Illustrative photo.
Aster tongolensis East Indies aster
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,3-0,6m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
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Description of the plant:
This aster bears large, lavender blue ray-florets in May and June on approximately 60 cm tall, almost leafless stems. The centres are golden yellow and the flowers look like a violet form of moon daisies. The leaves are mat-forming, deep green.
Growing conditions and care
It likes evenly moist, medium fertile soil of almost any pH value. It will look great in front of a border or placed between two shrubs. Grow it in full sun and divide the clumps every three years for profuse flowering. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 17-08-2011
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