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The Aster 'Professor Kippenburg', Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2" wide with a plant width of 12-18" and a height of 18-20" It is a definite showstopper. 'Professor Kippenburg', blooming in the early fall till frost, is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. 'Professor Kippenburg' looks great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is indescribable. Aster 'Professor Kippenburg' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Professor Kippenburgs' make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

The Aster 'Woods Purple', Aster x dumosus, is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height: 12" and a plant spread of 24" 'Woods Purple' has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster 'Woods Purple' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Woods Purple' makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. 'Woods Purple' is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

The Aster 'Purple Dome', Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2" wide with a plant width of 18-24" and a height of 18" It is a definite showstopper. Purple Domes bloom in the early fall till frost, 'Purple Dome' is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. 'Purple Domes' looks great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is indescribable. Aster 'Purple Dome' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Purple Dome' makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

The Aster 'Saphire', 'Aster x dumosus', a Proven Winners selection, has large, fluffy, lilac blue flowers with yellow centers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12-15" and a plant spread of 24" Aster 'Saphire' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade. Place in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Saphire' makes an excellent container plant or in front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. 'Saphire' is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long. PPAF

The Aster 'Woods Pink', Aster x dumosus, has clear pink flowers with gold centers and daisy-like flowers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12" and a plant spread of 24" 'Woods Pink' has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster 'Woods Pink' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Woods Pink' makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. 'Woods Pink' is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

The Aster 'Alma Potschke', Aster novae-angliae, displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink daisy-like flower that are about quarter-sized. The flowers blooms in early fall to frost. 'Alma Potschke' is very attractive with a plant width of 34-40" and a height of 18-24" It is a major attractor to butterflies and bees. 'Alma Potschke' is best planted in masses, borders and natural areas. It is also perfect for flowerbeds, shrub beds or colorful containers. Aster 'Alma Potschke' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Alma Potschke' makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

The Aster 'Woods Blue', Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12" and a plant spread of 24" This plant has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster 'Woods Blue' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Woods Blue' makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. 'Woods Blue' is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.