Aster X fricartii - 'Monch' (Michaelmas Daisy)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Blue Flowers (Summer late), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Aster X fricartii cultivation notes: Michealmas daisy will flourish on a variety of well drained soils but will not appreciate excessive summer drying. They prefer a spot in full sun but will tolerate part shade. This hardy perennial will almost certainly need staking to stop it collapsing when if flower as well as winter mulching / clump division every few years.

Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Common Missspellings: Astore, Aistor
Aster X fricartii - 'Monch' (Michaelmas Daisy)
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