Aster brachytrichus
Aster brachytrichus, commonly known as Aster, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers full sun and medium water. It grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters and blooms in purple, pink, and white from August to October. It thrives in loamy, sandy, or chalky soils and is beneficial for pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1.5 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
This plant requires full sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil. While it prefers medium watering, it can tolerate some dryness once established. Suitable for USDA zones 4–8.
With its late-season blooms of purple, pink, and white, Aster brachytrichus is a valuable source of nectar and pollen for pollinators like bees and butterflies.