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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Asters are in the daisy family and while some flower in spring, most flower in late summer and autumn, hence their common name Michaelmas daisy. They provide a welcome splash of colour when other flowers are starting to fade. They are an important source of nectar and pollen for late-flying insects.

Symphyotrichum 'Ochtendgloren' (pilosum var pringlei hybrid) produces lavender flowers with bright yellow centres. Previously known as Aster 'Ochtendgloren', this tall aster is a pretty choice for the back of a border. For best results plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded site. Cut back hard after flowering.

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Symphyotrichum ‘Ochtendgloren’ and wildlife

Symphyotrichum ‘Ochtendgloren’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Symphyotrichum ‘Ochtendgloren’ poisonous?

Symphyotrichum ‘Ochtendgloren’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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