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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) |
| Origin: Asia, Southwestern (Asia) |
| Flower Color: Light Blue |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Synonyms: [Aster 'Moench'] |
| Parentage: (A. amellus x thomsonii) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Aster x frikartii 'Mönch' (Monch Aster) - Beautiful and adaptable perennial that grows to about 2 feet tall and holds clusters of large light blue flowers in the summer and fall. Best in full sun or part shade with regular watering in the summer to encourage bloom. Light blue flower in summer-fall. Hardy to <0 degrees F. Rated down to USDA zone 5 (-10 to -20 °F).
This information about Aster x frikartii 'Mönch' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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