European michaelmas daisy
Aster amellus
The European Michaelmas Daisy is a charming autumn-blooming perennial producing masses of violet-purple daisy-like flowers that are a vital late-season nectar source for pollinators. It thrives in sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soil and needs little intervention once established. Divide clumps every two to three years in spring to keep the plant vigorous and floriferous.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 72″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Well-Drained
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 7, 2017 by Thierry Bickard (cc-by-sa)
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