Aster amellus 'Sonora'

This is a sturdy, clump-forming plant with grey-green foliage of narrow ovate leaves and, from August to October. It has many ray florets of bright purple petals with a central disc of yellow that darkens to red once pollinated.

It is fully hardy in the UK and is one of the Asters that is more resilient to mildew than most. Plant in in free-draining, or moist to well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.

You’ll be rewarded with a pretty plant that is buzzing with bees and other pollinators from dawn to dusk. Ideal for use as a cut flower, it can also be incorporated into wildlife, coastal, cottage, informal, city and courtyard gardens.

Slugs and snails may be attracted to the plants when young and aphids in Spring but its quite resilient and is unlikely to suffer significant damage. As with all plants of this genus, ensure there is good airflow through and  around this plant.

Height & Spread: 60cm x 30cm