Symphyotrichum patens (Late Purple Aster)

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SKU:
SYPATs-PA
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
3 feet
FLOWER COLOR:
Purple
BLOOM PERIOD:
5 Summer, fall
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun to medium shade
MOISTURE:
Dry, average
FORMAL LANDSCAPING:
3-Star
DEER RESISTANT:
Yes

Late purple aster or purple daisy has a pleasing shape and attractive clasping leaves--a combination that gives the plant a nice appearance all year. Like most asters, it is opportunistic and will pop up wherever it finds a suitable spot. Spreading is easily controlled by mulching, dead-heading, or simply pulling up seedlings before they have a chance to get established.

Uses: bees, butterflies, fall color
Bloom time: August to October

Height: 18 to 30 inches
Space: 16 to 20 inches

Sun: Sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average

Seed: Sow seed outdoors November through March. A brief stratification period is beneficial but not entirely necessary.

  • ~200 seeds per packet
  • 50,000 seeds per ounce
  • 1 oz. covers up to 1,650 square feet

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