Alpine Aster (Aster Alpinus) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Aster alpinus is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial known for its daisy-like blue-violet flowers with yellow centers, native to the mountains of Europe and parts of North America.

Alpine Aster

Alpine Aster

Aster Alpinus

Aster alpinus is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial known for its daisy-like blue-violet flowers with yellow centers, native to the mountains of Europe and parts of North America.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, pollinator attractant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Alpine Aster

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Aster