Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke'
$27.00 / 2G AB
New England Aster ·
Description
New England Aster 'Alma Potschke' is a herbaceous perennial suited to full sun to part sun and average conditions. It offers magenta color in late summer to fall.
Benefits
Extends color and interest into the part of the season when many gardens start to fade. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Late-season daisy flowers; magenta flowers late summer; matures about 1 - 4 ft tall and 1 - 3 ft wide; regional native lineage
Usage/Use
Native garden, pollinator garden, fall color
| Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke' | |
| New England Aster | |
| 'Alma Potschke | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Navitar | |
| Yes | |
| High | |
| No |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 4 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Summer | |
| None | |
| Pink | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Beneficial Insects | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |