Jindai Tatarian Aster

Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

Jindai Tatarian Aster is a tall erect perennial with distinct paddle shaped leaves that get small higher on the plant.  Small but abundant lavender to blue flowers bloom in flat-top clusters in fall until frost.  Grows best in full sun and rich, well-drained soils.  Jindai seldom needs staking.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil.  Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Goldenrod,  Marsh Blazing Star,  Big Bluestem 

IMAGES: Photo by F. D. Richards, Aster tataricus 'Jindai'(Tatarian Aster), (2) Photo by cultivar413, 1 51029 102 Central Park - Conservatory Garden, South Garden, Oxydendron arboreum, Hosta cvs, Aster tataricus 'Jindai', (3) Photos by F. D. Richards, Aster tataricus 'Jindai' 2014, (1) (2),  (4)  Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,  Aster tataricus 'Jindai' kz1,  CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.