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Aster x frikartii ‘Jungfrau’ (Frikart’s Aster)

Frikart's Aster 'Jungfrau', Michaelmas Daisy 'Jungfrau'

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Standing out in the late summer and fall garden when other plants are starting to fade, Aster x frikartii ‘Jungfrau’ (Frikart’s Aster) is one of the first Asters to bloom. This lovely easy care perennial plant creates a bold splash of color in the landscape over an extraordinarily long season with masses of attractive, blue-purple, star-shaped blossoms, 2 in. wide (5 cm), with slender rays and golden-yellow centers. Such a gentle color that it blends with almost any other color in the garden. Free flowering, well-branched with sturdy stems that do not need staking, this aster is easy to grow, trouble-free, mildew-resistant and a great source of nectar for butterflies!

  • Blooming for weeks from midsummer to fall, this eye-catching beauty easily enlivens any sunny corner of the garden.
  • Fast grower, up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm), with a bushy, open habit. The dark green foliage is disease-free.
  • Thrives in full sun in averagemedium moisturewell-drained soils. It should be noted that this aster is not reliably hardy in zones 5 or 6. Drought tolerantrabbit and deer resistant!
  • Vital ingredient of late summer and fall borderscottage gardensprairies or butterfly gardens. Asters are also valued for the excellent quality of their cut flowers.
  • Asters are a must if you are trying to attract birds or butterflies!

Aster x frikartii 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. This Aster is a cross between Aster amellus and Aster thomsonii.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 2B, 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 (Mid, Late), Fall
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ (Chinese Silver Grass)
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ (Coneflower)
Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’ (‘Autumn Joy’)
Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ (Chinese Silver Grass)
Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)
Crocosmia (Montbretia)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 2B, 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 (Mid, Late), Fall
Height 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage
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