A gorgeous, vivid pink selection of New England Aster, 'Alma Potschke' boasts large and bright fringed flowers that supply the autumn season with a splash of rosy color. As a multi-stemmed plant, abundant clusters of flowers form at the ends of the long green stems; these flowers close overnight and then surge back to full glory with the sun. Low maintenance, deer-resistant, and in bloom for 4-6 weeks - what’s not to like about this vibrant aster?
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; average, medium moisture, well-drained soilsSize: 2-3’ tall, 2-3’ wide
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract and support bees, skippers, and butterflies; larval host to dozens of butterfly and moth species
Photos: Samantha Nestory, Dave Korbonits