herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b
A shade-tolerant perennial aster with large, bold foliage and late-season purple to lavender flowers. Excellent for woodland gardens and adding late-season color to shaded borders.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4.6′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
pH Range
4.96.9
3.556.589
pH range: 4.9 to 6.9
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
mid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia
