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    Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

    Also Known As

    • Aster prenanthoides
    • Crooked Stem Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 3a-7b

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    Symphyotrichum prenanthoides plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

    USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crooked Stem Aster (Aster prenanthoides) prefers wood edges, streambanks, and moist meadows. The beautiful blue-purple flowers bloom from late summer through early autumn providing great fall color on stems one to three feet tall. Mix with ferns and spring blooming flowers for season-long interest. Hardy to Zones 3 - 7.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum prenanthoides plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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