Aster X fricartii - 'Monch' (Michaelmas Daisy) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer late), Medium green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required Hardiness Very hardy Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   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 If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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