Kickin Pink Chiffon New England Aster is a compact, mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance-like dark green leaves. A profusion of semi double daisy-like flowers that come in pastel pinks with a large yellow eye completely cover the plant from late summer into fall. Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils.
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Origins: |
N. America, SE Native |
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Height: |
1.5’ - 3’ |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Alain Van den Hende, Fleur-blanche-pistil-jaune VAN DEN HENDE ALAIN CC -BY-SA 4 0 04491 bg pdp -14490603873Xn, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Alain Van den Hende, Fleur-blanche-pistil-jaune VAN DEN HENDE ALAIN CC -BY-SA 4 0 05492 BG PDP -1449060475j5g, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Alain Van den Hende, Fleur-blanche-pistil-jaune VAN DEN HENDE ALAIN CC -BY-SA 4 0 03494 bg pdp -1449060230XNv, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
