Aster novi-belgii 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' ~ Prof. Anton Kippenberg Aster
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Prof. Anton Kippenberg Aster is a dwarf mounding perennial with glossy dark green lance like foliage. Small double lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summer into fall. Grows best in full sun and rich well-drained soils. Lady In Blue has heavy nectar production, making an excellent addition to a butterfly garden.
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East and Central N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
1 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Aster 'Lady in Blue' 2017-10-15 01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Aster 'Lady in Blue' 2017-10-15 02, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
