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Aster Blue Autumn, Aster 'Blue Autumn' PPAF, is covered with hundreds of daisy-like deep blue flowers that put on a spectacular show through fall. The healthy dark green foliage of 'Blue Autumn' PPAF has a compact mounding habit and is very resistant to mildew. You can always count on your Asters to put on a delightful, refreshing show every autumn and attracts butterflies! Aster ‘Blue Autumn’ is a rather new hybrid touting resistance to mildew. Great for summer color in beds, borders or containers, it produces excellent cut flowers. To increase bloom time, deadhead after the first initial flowering. Asters will do best in a full sun area with morning shade and well-drained soil. It should not stay wet while in dormancy. Divide this aster every other year for best results. * Wonderfully colorful when in bloom!


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