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Part II: Good Rock Garden Plants

by NARGS contributors

Aster alpinus
[ass-ter al-pie-nus]

This is a European high alpine, perennial aster having elliptical, hairy leaves with large solitary violet flowers on 10" stems in mid-spring. It grows easily in rocky soil in full sun. It may need protection from slugs, at least when young. There are many selected forms. Zones 3-7.