Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ is a hybrid aster, meaning it’s a cross between two different Aster species. Its parentage and breeding history give clues to its geographical origins:

* **Aster amellus** is one of the parent species. It’s native to **Europe** and **Western Asia**.
* The other parent is not fully clear, though some sources suggest **Aster thomsonii** which is found in the **Himalayan region**.

However, ‘Monch’ itself **was bred in Switzerland** by Carl Frikart.

Therefore, while its *ancestral* species come from Europe, Western Asia, and possibly the Himalayas, ‘Monch’ as a specific cultivar **originated in Switzerland**.

So, while you won’t find it growing *naturally* in those ancestral regions, that’s where its genetic roots lie.

Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots

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