Aster (Heart-leaved)

$6.75

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

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Plant in 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch plastic pot

Light: part shade to full sun
Moisture: dry to medium
Soil: clay loam to sandy loam, organic
Mature Height: 3 feet
Mature Spread: 2 feet

203 in stock

Description

A shade loving aster? Why yes, indeed. Found in dry, organic-rich woodlands and forest margins in part shade. The name comes from the lower heart-shaped leaves. Tolerates full shade or sun, but will do best in part shade. Beautiful, branching clusters of pale blue flowers bring visual excitement in late fall for a few weeks. Great source of nectar and opportunity for bees and butterflies to pollinate.

Forms clumps or small colonies with well developed roots and will thrive in a range of soils that are well-draining with adequate organic content that is not consistently wet. Plant in a shaded wildflower garden with moderately dry soil amongst other shade tolerant flowers, grasses, or spring ephemerals.

Ontario Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7 (Find out your Hardiness Zone here)

Check out our other aster species:

Large-leaved Aster

Smooth Blue Aster

New England Aster

 

Additional information

Weight.10 kg
Dimensions6 × 6 × 30 cm
Light Requirements

Sun to Partial Shade, Partial Shade

Moisture Requirements

Dry, Medium

Soil Requirements

Clay Loam, Loam, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam to Sandy Loam, Rich in Organic Matter

Pollinators

Bees, Butterflies

Flower Colour

Blue

Bloom Period

Fall