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Symphyotrichum (Aster) shortii NGN Pint

Short's Aster
Item No. 22500.PT
Brand ProgramsNatural Garden Natives®
Bloom MonthAugust-October
Mature Size24" – 36"H x 24" – 36"W
LightShade To Part Sun
SoilDry
Purple mist of blooms in a forest or shady garden in autumn. The centers of the flowers start out yellow but turn brick red after pollination. Attracts butterflies, bees and parasitic wasps. Will self-sow and spread throughout an area, but individual plants are short-lived.
Out of stock
Symphyotrichum shortii
Short's Aster
Item No. 22500.PT
Purple mist of blooms in a forest or shady garden in autumn. The centers of the flowers start out yellow but turn brick red after pollination. Attracts butterflies, bees and parasitic wasps. Will self-sow and spread throughout an area, but individual plants are short-lived.
Bloom MonthAugust-October
Mature Size24" – 36"H x 24" – 36"W
LightShade To Part Sun
SoilDry
Pot Size10 FLAT
Out of stock

Plant Characteristics

Pot Size
10 FLAT
Flower Color
Purple
Plant Zone
5 To 8
Habit
Vase Shaped
Growth Rate
Fast
Texture
Medium
Foliage Color
Green
Deer or Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Attracts Pollinators & Wildlife
Attracts ButterfliesAttracts PollinatorsAttracts Wildlife
Native Plant Community
SavannaWoodland
Salt
Yes