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

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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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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - drought tolerant

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