Aster x frikartii 'Monch'

Common Name:
Monch Aster

Description:
Aster × frikartii 'Monch' is a long-flowering, herbaceous perennial celebrated for its masses of lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers that bloom from mid-summer well into autumn. This hybrid, a cross between Aster amellus and Aster thomsonii, is renowned for its neat habit, mildew resistance, and exceptional garden performance. Each flower features a golden-yellow centre surrounded by soft, lilac-blue petals that remain vibrant over many months, making it a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In Melbourne gardens, 'Monch' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during extended dry spells. It forms a bushy, upright clump that doesn’t require staking, and is ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Deadheading can prolong flowering, while cutting the plant back in late autumn keeps it tidy for the next season.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 60 – 90 cm
Width: 50 – 70 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Lavender-Blue
Golden Yellow Centre

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Bee Attracting
Butterfly Attracting
Herbaceous
Low Maintenance
Long Flowering Season
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Mildew Resistant

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Rudbeckia fulgida
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Echinacea purpurea
Salvia nemorosa
Coreopsis verticillata

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here