'Peter III Blue' Aster hybrida
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 2'
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 46cm - 61cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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Details
18 - 24 Inches24 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches46cm - 61cm61cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
Peter III Blue is a late (Late Septemeber in Northern regions), double flowering Lilac-Blue Aster.
Attracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpacing:24 Inches 61cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:blue/lavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Mid FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:ConsistentNeeds Good DrainageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Deer and rabbits seldom browse asters; butterflies flock to their late season flowers and wild bird love the small seeds.
Maintenance Notes:Asters are the reliable performers of fall gardens. They do best when planted in full sun locations in well-drained soils.
Bloom Time:September, October
