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| Scientific Name: | Aster spp. ( syn. Symphyotrichum - most ) | Form: |
Mounded
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| Common Name: | common aster | Texture: | Fine |
| Family Name: | Asteraceae | Habit: |
Spreading
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| Plant Type: |
Herbaceous perennial
| Mature Size (ht. X w.): | 0.7 - 1.3m x 0.6 - 1.0m |
| Origin: |
U.S. - northeast,
Canada - northern
| Hardiness Zone: | Zone 4: (-34 to -29 C) |
| Leaves: |
Simple,
Alternate,
Soft flexible,
Pinnate venation,
Pubescent,
Oblanceolate,
Lanceolate,
Elliptic,
Ovate,
Entire,
Serrulate
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| Flowers: |
Head (capitulum),
(Corymb-like),
(Floriferous),
Purple,
Violet,
White,
Blue,
Pink,
Oct-
Aug-
Sep
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| Fruit: |
Achene,
Brown,
Oct-
Sep
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| Exposure: |
Full sun
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| Soil or Media: |
Well-drained
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| Landscape Uses: |
Perennial border,
Attract beneficial insects,
Fall interest
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| Key ID Features: | Clump-forming, multi-branched perennial; leaves long, narrow and sessile; flowers are white to purple and daisy-like in appearance, bloom late summer to mid autumn. |
