Michaelmas Daisy

Aster sedifolius nanus

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, moist, but well drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: September - October
• Flower colour: lilac - blue with a yellow centre
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A compact Michaelmas Daisy that will form neet clumps to around 45cm tall. In late summer and autumn it is covered in masses of lilac-blue flowers with a yellow centre making it look like a colourful dome. These plants flower best in full sun, although they will tolerate a little shade and really pack a last minute punch in the front of a border. The flowers are very attractive to butterflies too so this is a great plant to include in your wildlife garden.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut back in late autumn after it has finished flowering and apply a generous layer of mulch.