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panicled aster

panicled aster

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 9b

A native wildflower with slender leaves and small white to pale purple daisy-like flowers clustered in panicles. An excellent late-season bloomer that attracts pollinators and thrives in dry conditions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–6′ tall × 1–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

68.2
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.2

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division