Susan Harris
Susan Harris's blog about eco-friendly and urban gardening, plus the adventures of a DC-based garden writer, coach and occasional rabble-rowser.

Asters in Charge

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These asters started their life in my garden as the 8-inch cultivar "Purple Mound," but their offspring were all 3 feet tall.  Then the next generation took a new tack and appeared in the usual purple and a new color, this lovely pink.  If this is their way of telling me I’m not in charge, I get it.  In fact, I can always count on my garden to make me feel insignificant.

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Sandy September 27, 2005 at 12:08 am

This looks lovely Susan. Nice colors.

ROSE JUEDEN July 6, 2009 at 6:12 pm

Dear Susan,
I have the Purple Mound Asters and have planted as the directions
say not close together but the first year they did well now I went to check on the three I have planted and one is healthy looking and the other two are showing signs of mildew what is your suggestion to take care of this.
Thank You,
Rose Jueden

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