code: 584
it makes a valuable addition to any enthusiasts rock garden
Family: Compositae
Common name: Alpine aster
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 15 cm
Maximum Height: 23 cm
Packet Content(approx.): 10 viable seeds
This lovely yellow-eyed, blue alpine daisy grows in alpine meadows and is often seen tucked between rocks on high mountains. Completely hardy and slow-growing, it makes a valuable addition to any enthusiasts rock garden.
Sowing advice:
Seeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter or early spring to benefit from a cold spell in the wet compost to break their dormancy. We advise covering seeds very thinly with sand or fine grit to about the depth of the seed size. If the seeds do not come up within 6 to 12 weeks the damp seed tray can be given cold treatment in a fridge for about four weeks. They may still take very many months to appear, so please never discard the pot or tray.
Culture:
Grow in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Good air circulation helps reduce incidence of foliar diseases. This aster likes cool summer temperatures, and may struggle in the hot and humid St. Louis climate.
