Aster alpinus var. albus (white-flowered alpine daisy) — Clump-forming, Upright stems

Overview

Aster alpinus var. albus 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 alpinus var. albus 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. It is native to North Caucasus, Siberia, Liechtenstein, Colorado, Germany, Romania, Ukraine and Montenegro.

About

Aster alpinus, the alpine aster or blue alpine daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the mountains of Europe, with a subspecies native to Canada and the United States. This herbaceous perennial has purple, pink, white or blue flowers in summer.

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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aster

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moisture-retentive
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Aster alpinus var. albus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright stems
Foliage: Mid green, Narrowly lance-shaped to linear
Suggested uses: Borders, Cottage gardens, Mixed borders
Native to: North Caucasus, Siberia, Liechtenstein, Colorado, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Montenegro