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Also Known As

Aster dumosus 'Wood's Pink'
Aster dumosus 'Woods Pink'
Symphyotrichum dumosum 'Wood's Pink'
Wood's Pink Aster-New York
Wood's Pink Michaelmas Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 15"-20"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Pink' plant details

Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Pink' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Pink'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact, smallish Aster at 12-18” high and wide with purpled foliage; loads of semi-double pink daisy-like flowers with yellow centers Aug>Sept. Nice late bloomer that is attractive to butterflies for full sun, most soils and moderate water. Critters don’t bother these here.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Unstoppable pink flowers Aug-Oct make this mildew- and rust-resistant plant a treasure in a container or the fall border. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Bright light pink flowers glow over clean, compact, dark green foliage. Blooming in late summer through fall, this stunner is great for sunny borders or containers_it looks good all season. Exhibiting superior mildew resistance, 'Wood's Pink' prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Ahoy!_it's tolerant of seaside conditions. Synonyms: Symphyotrichum dumosum, Aster novi-belgii

By: Deer Country Gardens

This very hardy, fall blooming aster has flowers of clear pink with a yellow eye atop dark green, compact foliage which shows very high resistance to rust and mildew. Grows 12-16" tall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Pink' plant

How to Grow Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Pink'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Width: 12"-24"

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