Aster nigromontanus
Aster nigromontanus is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium water needs. It grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 meters and blooms from August to October with purple and blue flowers. Suitable for USDA zones 5–8, it prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils. This plant attracts pollinators but is not fragrant, toxic, or evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
This aster variety prefers full sun and requires medium watering. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8. The soil should be well-draining, with loamy, sandy, and clay types being suitable.
Blooming occurs from August to October, featuring flowers in shades of purple and blue. It is a perennial, reaching a mature height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters. The plant is not evergreen.