Aster 'Bridal Veil' PP23966
(Syn: Symphyotrichum)
Aster-Heath
Aster 'Bridal Veil' PP23966
(Syn: Symphyotrichum)
Aster-Heath
A unique cascading, densely branched selection with strong, almost woody stems that are completely covered in small, bridal white flowers late in the season. Beneficial insects and other pollinators adore its blooms. This tough plant is drought and salt tolerant and resistant to powdery mildew. Breeder: Dr. Jim Ault
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 8
- Height: 24"
- Spread: 24-48"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 5 - 8
- Height: 24"
- Spread: 24-48"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
Plant your Aster crop in spring for late summer and fall sales opportunities along with Rudbeckia, Eupatorium, Vernonia and fall grasses. Asters are heavy feeders, but it is best to discontinue feeding once they begin to bloom. Pinching is beneficial to promote lateral branching.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes