Aster tataricus 'Jindai' ~ Jindai Tatarian Aster green-bloom NC) CC BY 4

NC) CC BY 4

Thick panicles of dark reddish-purple flowers bloom above the leaves in mid summer and soften to a lighter purple as they age

Growth habit: It has an upright and rounded growth habit

The elliptical blue-green foliage turns shades of orange-yellow or orange-red in fall

2020-05-07 12 38 47 Johanna Azalea blooming along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

Aster tataricus 'Jindai' ~ Jindai Tatarian Aster green-bloom NC) CC BY 4Jindai Tatarian Aster is a tall erect perennial with distinct paddle shaped leaves that get small higher on the plant. Small but abundant lavender to blue flowers bloom in flat top clusters in fall until frost. Grows best in full sun and rich, well drained soils. Jindai seldom needs staking. Type: Perennial Height: 3 4 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Blue Season of Interest: Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: