Monch Frikart's Aster
Brighten your garden with Monch Frikart's Aster, a resilient perennial that offers a long-lasting display of color from late June through fall. This variety boasts charming lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers with vibrant golden yellow centers, creating a striking visual appeal. Its bushy, fast-growing habit and disease-resistant foliage make it a low-maintenance addition to any landscape. As an excellent nectar source, it reliably attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden's biodiversity. Thriving in full sun and average soil, it's a dependable performer in Zones 5-10.
$15.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
3149
/ 3269
#3149 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Mature Height
2436
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Exceptional Bloom Duration
- High Disease Resistance
- Excellent Pollinator Support
Who should skip it
- Requires Staking in Some Conditions
- Strict Sun Requirement
- Needs Periodic Division
Key Specs
Mature Height
24-36 inches tall
Mature Spread
18-24 inches wide
Flower Size
2 inches
Growing Zones
5 to 10
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type
Well-Drained, Loamy, or Clay Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Long bloom time through frost
- Disease-resistant foliage
- Easy to grow
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for cut flowers
- Neonicotinoid free
- Bushy, fast-growing habit
What customers say
Customers anticipate the Aster's vibrant, late-season color and strong pollinator attraction. Initial reviews often reflect disappointment because plants arrive small or dormant, affecting immediate satisfaction. However, successful growers confirm patience yields significant rewards. Once established, these Asters show remarkable vigor, bloom density, and color saturation. The core positive theme centers on reliability and hardiness, providing consistent beauty year after year. While the initial size versus cost ratio sometimes lowers the perceived value upon delivery, the mature plant's robust performance solidifies its reputation as a dependable perennial investment for ecological gardening.
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