Aster x frikartii 'Monch' , September 2008 Plant of the Month, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue, Washington.

Plant of the Month, September 2008

Aster x frikartii 'Monch'

Extra notes and interesting information: This herbaceous perennial was raised in Switzerland by Mr. Frikart in around 1920, by crossing A. amellus and A. thomsonii. He named ‘Mönch’ (and its sister seedling ‘Jungfrau’) after famous mountains. Frikart’s asters stand out in the late summer and autumn seasons, when other plants are starting to fade.


	Great Plant Pick
	RHS Award of Garden Merit

References:
Bellevue Botanical Garden Plant Database
Great Plant Picks

Common Name: Frikarts Aster

Plant type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Height/Spread:

Height range 2 - 4 feet, width 2 - 4 feet.
Leaves: Oblong-ovate, rough, dark green leaves that are 2 to 3 inches long.
Flowers: The ray florets are clear lavender-blue set off by yellow disk florets. Blooms are held on long stems in branching clusters.

Bloom Time: June, July, August, September

Deadheading prolongs bloom season.

Growing Habit: Overall height is about 30 to 36 inches by 16 inches wide. Light support may be required.

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Natural range: None
Diseases/pests: No serious insect or disease problems. Crown rot may occur in wet, poorly drained soils, particularly in winter.

Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8
Location: Entrance Bed 02, Waterwise Beds 7, 14 and 18.
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