This low growing evergreen, native to the mountain of Europe is just 6 inches high, covered with little, daisy-like flowers in white, purple, blue, and pink. Provides a real focal point in a border or rock garden, year after year. 25 seeds PLANTING Aster alpinus Perennial, zones 3-7 Germination: 10-14 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow ⅛” deep, cold treating aids germination Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 12” apart Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow mid-spring or early fall, sow 3-5 seeds every 12” Growth Habit: Spreading mass Height and Width: 6-8” x 12-15" Spacing: 12" apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 110-120 days Uses: Flower beds, rock gardens, borders, tolerates drought, attracts beneficials Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Short-lived where summers are hot. Image credited to Wikipedia
