Aster ageratoides Sirius ('Bocosir') — Clump-forming, Upright stems

Overview

Aster ageratoides Sirius ('Bocosir') 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 Sirius ('Bocosir') 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 Sirius ('Bocosir') is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Aster genus, known for its upright stems and mid-green, narrowly lance-shaped to linear leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, providing interest during the summer and autumn seasons. 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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