- Botanical name: Gymnaster savatieri
- Common name: Naked aster
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
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.
How to grow Gymnaster savatieri
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Gymnaster savatieri and wildlife
Gymnaster savatieri is known for attracting butterflies/moths.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Gymnaster savatieri poisonous?
Gymnaster savatieri has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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