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Aster linariifolia (Ionactis) - STIFF ASTER
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Excellent, long-blooming, compact aster for the native garden, rock garden or border front. It has stiff stalks, small narrow leaves (similar to flax), and purple-blue flowers with yellow centers (1” across). Plant in well-drained soils, as it won’t grow in heavy clay soil.
Good perennial combinations will be with smaller native perennials or nativars of Allium cernuum, Arenaria stricta, Armeria maritima, Artemisia frigida, Asclepias verticillata, Blephillia ciliata, Dalea, Erigeron pulchellus, Euphorbia corollate, Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’, Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’, Monarda bradburiana, Monarda punctata, Oenothera perennis, Penstemon pinifolius, Penstemon hirsutus or other Penstemon species, Phlox subulata, Phlox bifida, Phlox douglasii, Sisyrinchium and other shorter, drought tolerant perennials.
Stiff aster also looks nice with smaller native grasses like Boutelloa gracilis and its varieties or Koeleria cristata.
For non-native perennials, try combining it with smaller rock garden plants, Iris x germanica nana, etc.
Also called Flax-leaved Aster.
Picture copyright : Photo by David J. Stang, Wikipedia Commons
Blooming Time: July
Size: 1’ tall x 0.5-1’ wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: from full sun to half shade, drained/dryer soils, preferably acid, rocky or sandy, shallow rocky soils
Moisture Needs: dry, medium-dry
Origin: native wildflower to eastern part of USA from Canada to South Florida; grows naturally in pine barrens, rocky and sandy acidic soils, sand prairie, sand savannas, rocky wooded slopes
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / no. Both animals browse the leaves and stalks - some protection might be needed
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: offers nectar and pollen to long- and short-tongued bees, various flies, butterflies, skippers, and beetles. Several bees are pollinator specialists of Aster family (Asteraceae). Host to some beetle and moth caterpillars.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but the Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey eat the leaves and seeds
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
Aster linariifolia (Ionactis) - STIFF ASTER
$8.99
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Excellent, long-blooming, compact aster for the native garden, rock garden or border front. It has stiff stalks, small narrow leaves (similar to flax), and purple-blue flowers with yellow centers (1” across). Plant in well-drained soils, as it won’t grow in heavy clay soil.
Good perennial combinations will be with smaller native perennials or nativars of Allium cernuum, Arenaria stricta, Armeria maritima, Artemisia frigida, Asclepias verticillata, Blephillia ciliata, Dalea, Erigeron pulchellus, Euphorbia corollate, Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’, Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’, Monarda bradburiana, Monarda punctata, Oenothera perennis, Penstemon pinifolius, Penstemon hirsutus or other Penstemon species, Phlox subulata, Phlox bifida, Phlox douglasii, Sisyrinchium and other shorter, drought tolerant perennials.
Stiff aster also looks nice with smaller native grasses like Boutelloa gracilis and its varieties or Koeleria cristata.
For non-native perennials, try combining it with smaller rock garden plants, Iris x germanica nana, etc.
Also called Flax-leaved Aster.
Picture copyright : Photo by David J. Stang, Wikipedia Commons
Blooming Time: July
Size: 1’ tall x 0.5-1’ wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: from full sun to half shade, drained/dryer soils, preferably acid, rocky or sandy, shallow rocky soils
Moisture Needs: dry, medium-dry
Origin: native wildflower to eastern part of USA from Canada to South Florida; grows naturally in pine barrens, rocky and sandy acidic soils, sand prairie, sand savannas, rocky wooded slopes
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / no. Both animals browse the leaves and stalks - some protection might be needed
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: offers nectar and pollen to long- and short-tongued bees, various flies, butterflies, skippers, and beetles. Several bees are pollinator specialists of Aster family (Asteraceae). Host to some beetle and moth caterpillars.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but the Ruffed Grouse and Wild Turkey eat the leaves and seeds
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
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