Gymnaster savatieri

Gymnaster, Japanese Aster

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, white
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect