Aster tricephalus
Aster tricephalus, commonly known as Aster, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium water requirements. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 meter and blooms from August to October with purple, pink, white, and blue flowers. This plant prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soils and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. It attracts pollinators but is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Height
0.3–1 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
Plant in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun. Water moderately, ensuring the soil does not become waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. Asters are excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.