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Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Spread 38 - 50 cm (15 - 20 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple' (michaelmas daisy) bears mauve flowers during late summer to mid fall. The foliage is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple' . Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple' is tolerant of salt.