Perennial aster (Aster amellus)

Aster amellus is a small herb-like plant and flowers with great profusion. It belongs to Asteraceae family. There are many varieties of this plant with many different colours. A single plant produces many suckers as baby plants, which can be divided to propagate new plants. These plants are ideal for group planting or even as pot plants. They bloom almost all year round but profusion of flowers is mainly in summer and monsoon

Aster amellus

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Aster amellus

Aster amellus

Aster amellus

Aster amellus

Flowers are borne on tall stalks in a cluster. They last over a week. They are also very suitable for floral arrangements due to their long lasting quality. As soon as the flowering stalk starts drying, it must be cut off at the base only; this will help to form new blooms. The plant needs a sunny location. Planting medium should be moist all the time. Stagnation of water can kill it.