Aster X frikartii 'Wonder of Staffa'
Sky Aster, Blue Lavender Aster
Description
The 'Wonder of Staffa' is a deciduous perennial that grows to 30" tall. Its light, lavender blue flowers that appear in the summer and fall are smaller and more profuse.It should be grown in the sun to part shade, with average to little watering. The leaves are also smaller than on the other frikartii. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Violet
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.