Aster frikartii 'Monch'/Frikart's Aster Straight species native This milkweed cousin loves the

This milkweed cousin loves the sun

Flowering Season: Spring

Zone: 4b-8

Water Needs: Moderate to xeric

Aster frikartii 'Monch'/Frikart's Aster Straight species native This milkweed cousin loves theAmong the earliest asters to bloom, Aster x frikartii 'Monch' (Frikart's Aster) delights with its lavender purple petals and golden yellow centers from midsummer to fall. This hybrid is not only easy to grow but also resistant to mildew. Once established, Asters are drought tolerant, long lived perennials that serve as a vital late season food source for pollinators. Zone: 5 Height: 24 36" Spread: 18 24" Flower Colour: lavender purple Flowering