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Symphyotrichum lentum

Also Known As

  • Aster chilensis var. sonomensis
  • Aster lentus
  • Aster sonomensis
  • Suisun Marsh Aster

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Symphyotrichum lentum plant details

Symphyotrichum lentum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and clay soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum lentum

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum lentum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Suisun Marsh Aster is a perennial, spreading herb that grows up to 4 feet tall. Suisun Marsh aster grows in brackish or freshwater marshes and along the banks of sloughs and watercourses. It is a federal Species of Concern and is endemic to Suisun Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta. Current threats to this species include invasive plants, erosion, creek channelizing, levee construction, and feral pigs. Endemic to CA. Mostly in Suisun and Grizzly Bay area; also Napa-Sonoma Marshes. It is a federal Species of Concern and is endemic to Suisun Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta. Current threats to this species include invasive plants, erosion, creek channelizing, levee construction, and feral pigs . No Historical Uses found. Found in high brackish to fresh-brackish tidal marsh zone. Communitites located in Freshwater Wetlands, wetland-riparian, Occurs almost always under natural conditions in wetlands. Between 0 and 5 feet.

Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum lentum plant

How to Grow Symphyotrichum lentum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-15"

Width: 24"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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