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    Symphyotrichum cordifolium

    Also Known As

    • Aster cordifolius
    • Heart Leaved Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Symphyotrichum cordifolium plant details

    Symphyotrichum cordifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum cordifolium

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum cordifolium

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    FTD should get to know this perky, rarely seen Aster, and so should you. Buds form early and fool us into thinking they're about to bloom, but they wait until the plant reaches full height. When it does, a mass of blue-violet on erect, wiry, wine red stems leaves us breathless. Try planting Teucrium f. 'Azureum' in front and Molinia 'Windspiel' as a backdrop. When flowering ends, we find the stems and seed heads of Aster cordifolius so delightful, we leave them on for winter interest.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Bright blue flowers of the Heart Leaved Aster (Aster cordifolius) are borne above distinctive heart-shaped leaves in late summer. Plant with spring blooming flowers to provide extended color and interest in the woodland well into autumn. Creeps slowly by rootstocks to form a nice patch. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum cordifolium plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum cordifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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