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

Frikart's Aster 'Monch', Michaelmas Daisy 'Monch'

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Aster x Frikartii 'Monch', Frikart's Aster, Michaelmas Daisy, Frikart's Aster 'Monch', Michaelmas Daisy 'Monch', Fall perennials, Fall Flowers, Purple flowers, blue flowers

For summer to fall, exquisite beauty on easy care plants, few perennials can compare with Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ (Frikart’s Aster). One of the first Asters to bloom, this lovely perennial plant creates a bold splash of color in the landscape over an extraordinarily long season with masses of attractive, soft lavender-blue, 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 average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It should be noted that this aster is not reliably hardy in zones 5 or 6. Drought tolerantrabbit and deer resistant!
  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • A vital ingredient of late summer and fall borders, cottage gardens, prairies, 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, including yarrows, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. The Genus Aster contains over 600 species and thousands of hybrid varieties, providing a wide choice, 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 - 9
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 Michaelmas Daisy, Aster
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, Plant of Merit, 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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Alternative Plants to Consider

Symphyotrichum leave ‘Bluebird’ (Smooth Aster)
Ampelaster carolinianus (Climbing Aster)
Doellingeria umbellata (Flat-Topped White Aster)
Aster novi-belgii (New York Aster)
Symphyotrichum chilense (Pacific Aster)
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (White Panicle Aster)

Recommended Companion Plants

Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’ (Japanese Anemone)
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ (Mountain Fleece)
Eupatorium maculatum (Spotted Joe-Pye Weed)
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ (Black-Eyed Susan)
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ (Coneflower)
Sedum ‘Herbstfreude’ (‘Autumn Joy’)
Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’
Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass)
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ (Chinese Silver Grass)
Colchicum (Autumn Crocus)

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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 - 9
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 Michaelmas Daisy, Aster
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, Plant of Merit, 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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