Aster 'Matsumoto Lavender'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1995
Good Qualities:
Color (4), tall, good markings, popular at the market, performed a little better than pink and blue tipped cultivars.
Problems:
Too short, very sensitive to cold, color similar to other Matsumoto cultivars, whitefly, leafminer, got aster yellows a bit early--was only able to make one early cut.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.0 | 21.5 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
18095 Serene Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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