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Aster Stracheyi
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Aster Stracheyi

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Asteralpinus
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Diminutive in all aspects apart from flower size, this rare, dwarf creeping plant bears short-stemmed, pinkish mauve flowers with numerous exceptionally thin petals. The slow-creeping carpet of stems carries short, fleshy leaves, wider at their ends, and with noticeable deeply indented veining.

Common name
Strachey's Aster
Family
Compositae
Height
8 cm - 10 cm
Light level
Full Sun
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Hardiness rating
H4
Pollinator-friendly
Yes
Moisture
Free draining
Region of origin
Himalayas
Colour
Purple

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