Aster cordifolius, now Symphotrichum cordifolium, is a woodland edge native with purple to off white daisy-like flower and yellow centers. They have an upright and branched form in cultivation, growing up to 3 feet tall. There is quite a bit of variability in form and leaf shape, especially if other Aster spp. are nearby, but in general, their lower leaves are heart-shaped, or cordate, with upper leaves being ovate. Plant spreads by seed and rhizomotously in a vigorous manner making them an excellent plant en masse.
Larval Host for the
2-5'
1.5-3'
SIZE
SOIL
Average, Dry, Moist
LIGHT
Part Shade, Sun
BENEFITS
Bees, Butterflies, Birds
NOTES
Makes a great naturalizer at the edge of woods. The fibrous root systems are effective erosion control on hillsides. As a keystone species supporting native wildlife, this plant serves as a host for 100 species of caterpillars and support 29 species of native bees.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deer Resistant, Cut Flower, Keystone Species, Spreads Quickly
August, September, October
Groundcover
This
flowers in
Blue Wood Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
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DESCRIPTION
Aster cordifolius, now Symphotrichum cordifolium, is a woodland edge native with purple to off white daisy-like flower and yellow centers. They have an upright and branched form in cultivation, growing up to 3 feet tall. There is quite a bit of variability in form and leaf shape, especially if other Aster spp. are nearby, but in general, their lower leaves are heart-shaped, or cordate, with upper leaves being ovate. Plant spreads by seed and rhizomotously in a vigorous manner making them an excellent plant en masse.