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Plant details
This perennial plant is a popular choice, as it's full of single, lilac-blue daisy-like flowers from late summer into autumn. Glossy green leaves on dark, almost black, stems adds even more interest to this plant. This late flowering aster grows up to six feet (1.8m) tall, making it a great choice for the back of a border. Like most other asters, plant in full sun or partial shade and don't over-water. Propagate by softwood cuttings in the spring, or by division in the early spring or late autumn.
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Aster
Species: laevis
Cultivar: Calliope
Flower colour: Lilac
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 150cm
Spread: 60cm
Flowering period: July to October
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