Aster, Kickin Sapphire Aster
SKU #'s
- 1008018
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
The new Kickin® series has superb habit, forming a full, dense mound of finely textured foliage. From late summer to mid fall every inch is completely covered with double blueish purple flowers with a yellow center, creating a splash of color for the late summer garden.
Dense, well shaped form that requires no pinching to get a compact plant. Long flowering with delicate foliage adds great autumn color to the mixed perennial bed. Attracts butterflies!
» Loaded with blueish purple double flowers in late summer
» Attracts butterflies
» Compact mounded habit
» Full, dense mound of foliage is finely textured
» Great autumn color
Category: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Bloom Color: Blue Shades
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster novae-angliae Kickin® Sapphire
- Performs best in full sun, and average soil, but for best results add a shovelful or two of compost and a bit of slow release fertilizer when planting.