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Common Blue Wood Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A native North American wildflower producing delicate blue to purple daisy-like flowers in late summer and fall. It is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators to gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.7 to 7.5Soil Texture
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
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation