Aster frikartii Monch

Aster 'Monch'

A standout long-blooming aster prized for its clear lavender-blue flowers with golden centers that appear earlier than most asters and continue well into fall. ‘Mönch’ has a looser, airy habit than dumosus types and is notably powdery-mildew resistant.

Key features



Width: 24–36 in (2–3 ft)



Height: 30–36 in (2.5–3 ft)



Flower color: Lavender-blue with yellow centers



Bloom time: Mid summer to fall



Foliage: Narrow, dark green leaves



Form: Upright, open clump



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun (best flowering)



Soil: Average to dry, well-drained



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Mid to back of perennial borders



Pollinator gardens



Cottage and mixed borders



Naturalistic plantings



Excellent cut flower



Notes



Exceptional bloom duration compared to most asters



Good disease resistance, especially to powdery mildew



Highly attractive to bees and butterflies



May benefit from light staking in very rich soils



Pairs well with ornamental grasses and late-season perennials

Plant type

Perennial

Height

30-36"

Width

24-36''

Hardiness zones

5

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Blue

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container

Shape

Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No