{"product_id":"aster-frikartii-monch-frikarts-aster","title":"Aster x frikartii 'Mönch' – Frikart's Aster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster x frikartii 'Mönch'\u003c\/strong\u003e – Frikart's Aster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lovely deciduous perennial brings a long season of lavender-blue daisies with glowing yellow centers to the summer and fall garden. The lightly fragrant, 2–3-inch flowers are excellent for cutting and create an attractive display in borders, rock gardens, and mixed perennial plantings. Raised in Switzerland, 'Mönch' is a horticultural hybrid combining Italian and Himalayan aster ancestry, rather than a Himalayan native itself. Its bushy, clump-forming habit and good mildew resistance make it a rewarding, low-maintenance garden choice. Grow in sun to part shade with well-drained soil and moderate to moist conditions. Established plants tolerate some drought, but avoid waterlogged winter soil; excellent drainage and winter protection are especially important at the cold end of its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous herbaceous perennial with a bushy, clump-forming habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwiss-raised garden hybrid of Italian and Himalayan asters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender-blue, 2–3-inch daisies with yellow centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly fragrant flowers from summer into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cut flower for fresh arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in perennial borders and rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and tolerant of some drought once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood mildew resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent drainage and winter protection recommended in zone 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso sold as 'Monch' or 'Moench'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1–3 feet | Spread: About 1.5 feet\u003cbr\u003eExposure: Sun to part shade | Water: Moderate to moist; avoid waterlogging\u003cbr\u003eBloom time: Summer–fall | Bloom color: Lavender-blue with yellow centers\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone: 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian River Rootworks","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":44081550917686,"sku":"ASTER-X-FRIKARTII-MONCH-4IN","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gal","offer_id":44147653050422,"sku":"ASTER-FRIKARTII-MOENCH-MONCH-1GAL","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/4693\/0486\/files\/ASTMOE1.jpg?v=1792972923","url":"https:\/\/russianriverrootworks.com\/products\/aster-frikartii-monch-frikarts-aster","provider":"Russian River Rootworks ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}