Aster 'Nanus', Dwarf Rhone Aster 'Nanus'
Extremely compact, Aster sedifolius ‘Nanus’ forms a massive display of star-shaped, lilac-blue flowers, 1.25 in. wide (3 cm), with sunny yellow centers atop a foliage of lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Blooming for many weeks from late summer to late fall, this eye-catching beauty is a short, bushy perennial that is ideal for the front of the border or container planting. Unlike many other Asters, it doesn’t require staking. Native to Europe, it is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies!
Aster sedifolius is a clump-forming aster, which typically features terminal sprays of daisy-like flowers, with bluish-lilac rays and yellow centers, on generally weak stems and rising 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm). This aster belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes yarrows, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. The Genus Aster contains over 600 species and thousands of hybrid varieties, providing a wide choice to pick from, as they all vary in habit, height, flower color, leaf shape, and growing conditions.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Common names | Aster, Michaelmas Daisy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Common names | Aster, Michaelmas Daisy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Aster sedifolius ‘Nanus’ (Rhone Aster) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aster sedifolius ‘Nanus’ (Rhone Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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