Aster – Drummond’s (3.25″ pot)

Description

Drummond’s Aster is one of the host plants of the Pearl Crescent.

Its stems and foliar undersides are covered by fine hairs. The leaves extend on wing-like stems and are lance-like or oval with heart-shaped bases. The white blossoms become tinged with blue-purple as they age.

The flowers attract many different pollinators. Grows well in almost sunlight condition and not picky about soil either – late autumn blooming. 3 feet in height.

Other names in use are Hairy Heart-Leaved Aster and Aster drummondii.