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Asters — Flax-leaved stiff aster (Ionactis linariifolia) Plants
Asters — Flax-leaved stiff aster (Ionactis linariifolia) Plants
A diminutive aster for the sunny dry garden, patio edges, or sandy/gravelly meadows. Small dark green needle-like foliage is covered with lavender blue flowers in late summer and early fall. Butterflies and bees visit the blossoms of this tidy little perennial.
Native to: Maine - Central to eastern US
Growing conditions: Sun, dry to average soil.
Natural habitat: Dry sand plains, pine barrens and open acid woods.
Grows up to: 8-12”
Blooms: Late summer to early fall.
Pairs well with: Butterfly milkweed, sundial lupine, spotted bee-balm, and seaside goldenrod
Sun
Medium
Dry
