Aster ageratoides 'Adustus Nanus' — Clump-forming, Upright stems

Overview

Aster ageratoides 'Adustus Nanus' is a clump-forming, upright stems herbaceous perennial in the genus Aster, part of the Asteraceae family, with mid green, narrowly lance-shaped to linear foliage. Aster ageratoides 'Adustus Nanus' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and mixed borders.

About

Aster ageratoides 'Adustus Nanus' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Aster genus, known for its clump-forming habit and upright stems. It features mid-green, narrowly lance-shaped to linear leaves and thrives best in fertile, moisture-retentive loam soil under full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, providing interest during summer and autumn. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed sowing.

About the genus

Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 170 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae.

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