Exposure • Sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Average

Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium

Critter Resistance • Rabbit Resistant

Nature Attraction • Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Fall

Bloom Color • Purple

Attributes • Drought Tolerant • Container • Long Blooming • For Clay Soils

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil

Aster x 'Wood's Purple'

Aster

Soft, clear purple daisylike flowers bloom plentifully on this mildew-resistant plant. Noteworth attributes are that A. Wood's Purple is compact, long flowering, and disease resistant.

Aster (as'-ter)

Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Aster

Beautiful yellow-centered daisies in a rainbow of colors from cool pastels to eye-catching vibrant hues, all attractive to butterflies. Asters are a diverse group offering a variety for nearly any situation.