Aster alpinus 'Pinkie' (Alpine Aster)
50 seeds $3.75
Aster alpinus 'Pinkie' has large, rich pink flowers in May and June. The daisy-like flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects .
Alpine aster 'Pinkie' is nice at the edge of a path or in the rock garden . It goes well with other early-blooming perennials like columbine , basket of gold and dragonhead . It prefers poor, well-drained soil.
Aster alpinus 'Pinkie' was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 1999. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 12" spacing 12"
Sowing Aster alpinus 'Pinkie' Seeds
Start aster seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun to part shade.