Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'
Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'
Italian Aster
Masses of deep violet flowers with bright yellow eyes add striking color to the late-season garden. Very compact, bushy habit. Long-lived and trouble free, it prefers a dry site with good drainage. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Fall 24" tall x 18" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant