Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn colour in the perennial border. Plants form bushy mounds, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a compact selection with single bright lavender-blue blossoms, each with a tiny orange eye. Hardy to Zone 3. Blooms mid-late September. Caring for your asters: Asters can be used in pots as fall porch decor, but also can be planted as a perennial in your garden beds. Thrives in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils but highly adaptable. Prefers cool summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. For a neat, tidy appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Fulfillment: Plants can be picked up from our farm (10113 Pioneers Blvd just east of Lincoln) at a designated pick up times which you select at checkout. Because our plants are grown outside and thus subject to mother nature, there is always a small risk that mums could succumb to the elements. If one or several of your mums perish prior to pick up, a refund will be given for those that don’t make it to your porch!
