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Aster 'Thyra Viking'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 60 cm (0 - 2 ft)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Aster 'Thyra Viking' (michaelmas daisy) produces showy, bright pink and fragrant blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Aster 'Thyra Viking' (michaelmas daisy) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Aster 'Thyra Viking' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.