Asteriscus

Beach Daisies are very durable, deer resistant plants that grow well near the seaside or under extremely dry conditions. They are excellent plants for growing in containers or hanging baskets, as a ground cover, border plant, or in your rock gardens.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: USDA hardiness zones: 9 through 11

CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Keep the soil moist during the first growing season. Once established, Asteriscus are very drought tolerant plants.

FERTILIZER: Feed once in the spring just as new growth begins, using an balanced, all purpose fertilizer following the directions on the label.

FLOWERING: Blooms during warm temperatures.

SOIL: Aster flowers grow well in average soils, but needs full sun.

DISEASE: Asters are somewhat resistant to insects and disease. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.