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Symphyotrichum ericoides
Also Known As
- Aster ericoides
- Heath Aster
- Squarrose White Aster
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-36"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Symphyotrichum ericoides plant details
Symphyotrichum ericoides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in clay, gritty, rich and rocky soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum ericoides
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall
- Uses: colonizing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum ericoides
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: clay, gritty, rich and rocky
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: Prairie Nursery
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Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum ericoides plant
How to Grow Symphyotrichum ericoides
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 18"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 24"-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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