Profile

• Botanical Name: Aster alpinus 'Albus'
• Family: Asteraceae
• Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 3
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White w/yellow centers
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Winter Interest: Dormant
• Height: 9"
• Spread: 6"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Origin: Western North America, European Mountains, Western and Central Asia
• Self Sowing: No
• Shade Tolerant: Yes
• Substitutes: ASALDS ASOBOS 

Description

Aster alpinus 'Albus' sports a stunning flower in spring. Dark green foliage showcases snowy white flower petals surrounding a bright yellow center. Like most herbaceous perennials, on a non-irrigated green roof it can be susceptible to severe drought. It will benefit from a deeper soil profile or where the green roof media has been mounded. It will need regular water to become established. This mountain wildflower is very hardy and provides a bright and bold texture on a green roof when in flower. Flowers are a butterfly magnet. North American Native.