Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Tatarian Aster Plant Profile


 Tatarian Aster (Aster tataricus) is a tall perennial that is hardy to zones 3 to 9. The lavender-colored flowers bloom from September into October. This aster is not native to the United States, instead it originates in Asia as the name indicates.

It can reach six feet high or more and is best planted at the back of a border or along a wall. It is very sturdy and does not normally require staking. ‘Jindai’ is a dwarf cultivar from Japan that stays about three feet tall and another short cultivar is ‘Blue Lake’, which has lighter blue flowers.

This plant is not picky about soil types and grows best in full sun. It doesn’t mind high heat and humidity. After a few years, it will spread to form a colony. It can easily be dug, divided, and shared in spring.

Tatarian Aster is a pollinator favorite. It is also deer-resistant. It can suffer from fungal diseases that make the lower foliage unattractive, but that won’t kill this tough plant.

Tatarian Aster: You Can Grow That!

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