Aster × frikartii 'Wunder von Stäfa' — Herbaceous perennial

Overview

Aster × frikartii 'Wunder von Stäfa' is a plant with a herbaceous perennial habit in the genus Aster, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aster × frikartii 'Wunder von Stäfa' 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, rock gardens and containers.

About

Aster × frikartii 'Wunder von Stäfa' is a deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Aster in the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered positions. This cultivar prefers neutral, moisture-retentive, well-drained loam soils. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for growing in borders, rock gardens, or containers. Propagation can be achieved by 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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