Swamp Aster
Also Known As:
Purple Stemmed AsterBotanical Name:
Aster puniceus- AKA Symphyotrichum puniceum
- Flowers are usually pale blue, but can vary to deep blue or purple
- Stems are reddish-purple and usually hairy
- Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Lavender
Height
90 cm-125 cm
Spread
30 cm-40 cm
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Swamp Aster
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Lt. Sum-Fall
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Aster puniceus, commonly known as Swamp Aster, grows best in full to partial sun, in wet to moist conditions. Soil should consist of plenty of organic material to hold moisture. Drought conditions will cause this aster to go into early dormancy. Plant height and width vary depending on location and soil moisture. Naturally found in highly fertile, low-lying areas, along streams and ponds.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario
Size: 1ltr
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