• A close-up shot of a cluster of white aster flowers with a yellow center.
  • Aster roots, showcasing their dense root ball and readiness for planting.
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Aster Roots - Apollo

Snow-white garden addition in a dwarf variety

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Aster novae-angliae

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • White

Apollo Aster, a charming dwarf variety, will add a touch of snow-white elegance to your garden. Growing to a compact height of 12 to 24 inches and spreading 24 to 36 inches, it forms dense clumps of slender, lance-shaped foliage. Its branched stems burst into bloom from late summer to autumn, creating a stunning display. Ideal for brightening flower beds, edging borders, or adding a radiant touch to patio pots, its daisy-like flowers feature pristine white petals encircling a cheerful yellow center.

  • • Adapted to full sun or partial shade
  • • Frost-resistant, thriving even as the cool of autumn settles in
  • • Perfect addition to patio pots

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Accomadate Root Length

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

View our Aster Roots Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Aster Roots - Apollo FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Apollo Aster?

    Apollo Aster is graded No. 1.

    Is Apollo Aster resistant to animals or disease?

    Apollo Aster is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Aster Roots - Apollo

    These roots produced a mass of lush flowers in just a couple of months out of a pot. Love them.

    Sarah K. 5/5 Verified

    Aster Roots - Apollo

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