Heath Aster-Flowering plant
Maintenance Level
Low
Placements
Semi indoor
Toxic
No
Fragrance
Slight, sometimes described as honey-like
Seasons
late summer and fall
Plant Height
1 to 4 feet
Water Frequency
Winter
Reduce watering
Summer
Water regularly
Fertilizer Frequency
Winter
No need
Summer
Monthly once
Bushy, upright perennial with small, daisy-like flowers
Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding
Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies), provides late-season color
Dos
Provide good drainage, deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
Don'ts
Overwater, allow to become waterlogged