| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Aster sedifolius 'Nanus' (Rhone aster) bears showy and mauve blooms during late summer to mid-autumn. This herbaceous perennial has dark lime foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Aster sedifolius 'Nanus' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |