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Barbados Fall Aster
Aster novi-belgii Island™ 'Barbados'
Fall Aster
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Dwarf fall blooming aster with vibrant purple-blue flowers with a yellow center. Blooms August through September. Compact habit and great flower power. Perfect for cutting.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Barbados Fall Aster get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Barbados Fall Aster need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Barbados Fall Aster need?
Moderate water use.
Will Barbados Fall Aster grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Barbados Fall Aster deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Barbados Fall Aster in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Barbados Fall Aster wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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