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Aster x 'Dawson Road'
Aster
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSAster x 'Dawson Road' (ex: Will Forster) – A very nice hybrid Aster with a strong nod to A. oblongifolius. Flowers are blue-purple but larger than those of one of its suspected parents. Foliage also looks to be strongly influenced by A. oblongifolius. A late bloomer that draws butterflies, bees and other pollinators with cellophane wings. 'Dawson Road' is a vibrant and vivacious quick grower that seems to have a bit of hybrid vigor. A very nice addition to the fall garden, natural garden, field or wildlife garden. Cite in full or nearly full sun in fertile draining soil. Eastabished potted hybrid Aster from cutting.
Characteristics and Attributes for Aster x 'Dawson Road'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Autumn
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Butterflies
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Full Sun
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Border
- Wildlife Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Natural Garden
- Meadow / Field
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Rapid
Soil
- Sandy
- Draining
- Fertile
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown