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| Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | Aster ericoides 'Earl King' (heath aster) bears faded azure blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Aster ericoides 'Earl King' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |
