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Aster x 'Dawson Road' - Aster from Quackin Grass Nursery

Aster x 'Dawson Road' - Aster from Quackin Grass Nursery

Aster x 'Dawson Road'

Aster

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Aster 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.


Height:

12-24 in

Spread:

18-36 in

Colors:

Purple Blue

Zone:

(3?)4 to 9
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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