Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Known as the 'naked aster', Gymnaster savatieri is a herbaceous perennial that single white or very pale blue daisy flowers with yellow centres. It can be hard to track down in the UK but is easy to grow and very useful in the garden as it not only thrives in a sunny spot but also in partial shade, which many perennials don't enjoy. It is very popular with butterflies, and makes a good cut flower.

For good results, grow in any reasonable soil. Deadhead to keep the flowers coming.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyesyes

Gymnaster and wildlife

Gymnaster is known for attracting butterflies/moths.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Gymnaster poisonous?

Gymnaster has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Gymnaster savatieri
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