Aster (Aster Tongolensis Wartburg Star)
Best vibrant, low maintenance perennial for adding long lasting garden color.
This Aster (Aster Tongolensis Wartburg Star) offers vibrant, light violet-blue blooms with tufted gold centers, often flowering in the first year. These easy-to-grow, long-lived perennials are perfect for cut flowers, rock gardens, landscaping, and edging. They thrive in moist but well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. The seeds are organic and non-GMO, ensuring a healthy start for your garden. Suitable for containers, this aster adds a showy display from mid-summer to late fall. Its dark green foliage forms dense mats, making it an attractive addition to any garden setting.
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Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Season
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking low-maintenance, beautiful blooms
- Gardeners wanting continuous color and late-season interest
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting local wildlife and biodiversity
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or preferring contained growth
- Gardeners in humid climates or those preferring disease-resistant varieties
- Gardeners with shaded yards or limited sunny planting spots
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Consistent 14 to 21-day window ensures predictable results for home gardeners.
Garden Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from rock gardens and borders to decorative patio containers.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance minimizes the need for protective barriers or sprays.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides color from mid-summer through late fall.
Cultivation Ease
Low-maintenance perennial profile makes it ideal for novice and busy gardeners.
Sourcing Integrity
Certified organic and non-GMO status guarantees a clean, sustainable garden start.
Key Specs
Season
Perennial
USDA Zones
4 - 8
Height
20 inches
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom Color
Pale violet-blue
Environment
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Deer Resistant
Yes
Know before you buy
Yes, Aster Tongolensis Wartburg Star is known for flowering in its first year, providing color from mid-summer through late fall.
Absolutely. Their compact, dense growth habit makes them an excellent choice for containers, provided the pot has good drainage.
These asters are versatile and perform well in either full sun or partial shade, making them adaptable to various spots in your garden.
No, this variety is deer resistant, which makes it a reliable choice for landscapes where wildlife pressure is a concern.
They prefer moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.8. Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds germinate, which typically takes 14 to 21 days.
You should space your plants 20 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to form their characteristic dense, mat-like foliage.
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