Bahamas Aster is a compact mounding perennial with glossy dark green lance like foliage. Profuse clusters of small vibrant pink semi-double flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summer into fall. Grows best in full sun and rich well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
East and Central N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low 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
IMAGE: Joanna Boisse, Atlas roslin pl Aster krzaczasty 5909 6415, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
