Aster alpinus var. vierhapperi

Also called Vierhapper's Aster

AKA Aster culminis
Low-growing ground cover with green foliage
Pale to dark purple flowers
Short-lived perennial sustaining itself through seeding
Fluffy seed heads appear after the flowers are finished
Suitable for rock gardens or front borders
Bloom Time: Late spring throughout the summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
20-25 cm

SPREAD:
25-30 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grow in a moderately fertile, average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun or light shade. Alpine asters may develop foliar diseases if placed in hot, humid sites with poor air circulation. They flourish in cooler summers.

Additional Notes about Alpine Aster:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Dwarf
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Border/edging