• Gymnaster savatieri (Japanese aster)
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Gymnaster savatieri | Japanese aster

This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.

This fall bloomer is not often encountered in gardens or commerce, but is worth growing for its large, fragrant, pale blue daisy flowers and ability to grow almost anywhere.

Zones: 7 to 9
Family: Melanthiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 18 in.
Spread: 24 to 30 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: moist, boggy, average
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Color: Reddish Pink
Native Range: eastern Asia

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KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Gymnaster savatieri (Japanese aster)

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Gymnaster savatieri | Japanese aster

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