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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

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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

?So gay in fall... it provides fingers of many tiny white asters on bushy plants? (B. Miles) which are great in bouquets, as well; best in the wild garden, however, because it does spread. S/D-M

By: Forestfarm

Not only does Heath Aster produce a blizzard of bright white flowers in late summer and early fall, it will thrive on the driest sandy and gravelly soils. Creeping slowly by rhizomes to form small "bushes," Aster ericoides is one of our longest lived Asters. Plant with Sky Blue Aster and Smooth Aster for a great fall show. Hardy to Zones 3 - 9.

By: Prairie Nursery

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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

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - drought tolerant

Photo of Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' flower by Avant Gardens

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