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Symphyotrichum (Aster) shortii NGN Plug

Short's Aster
Item No. 22500.38
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.
41 Available
Symphyotrichum shortii
Short's Aster
Item No. 22500.38
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 Size38 FLAT
41 Available

Plant Characteristics

Pot Size
38 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