Aster trinervius var. harae — Clump-forming, Upright stems

Overview

Aster trinervius var. harae 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 trinervius var. harae 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 trinervius var. harae is a clump-forming cultivar of the Aster genus, which includes perennials, annuals, and subshrubs with slender leaves and daisy-like flowers. This cultivar features upright stems and narrowly lance-shaped to linear mid-green foliage. It thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, offering seasonal interest in summer and autumn.

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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