Symphyotrichum patens

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Symphyotrichum patens | late purple American-aster

As its common name implies, late purple aster flowers late—even blooming past most others in this genus. In the wild it is found in rocky or sandy soils and open woods, and is drought tolerant once established. Plants grow 2-3 feet tall and are best for cottage gardens, meadow gardens, and rock gardens. This species is rarely available in the commercial trade, but has unrealized merit for its long bloom season and more compact habit. Requires well-drained soil.

LOCAL ECOTYPE

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Symphyotrichum patens | late purple American-aster

As its common name implies, late purple aster flowers late—even blooming past most others in this genus. In the wild it is found in rocky or sandy soils and open woods, and is drought tolerant once established. Plants grow 2-3 feet tall and are best for cottage gardens, meadow gardens, and rock gardens. This species is rarely available in the commercial trade, but has unrealized merit for its long bloom season and more compact habit. Requires well-drained soil.

LOCAL ECOTYPE

Symphyotrichum patens | late purple American-aster

As its common name implies, late purple aster flowers late—even blooming past most others in this genus. In the wild it is found in rocky or sandy soils and open woods, and is drought tolerant once established. Plants grow 2-3 feet tall and are best for cottage gardens, meadow gardens, and rock gardens. This species is rarely available in the commercial trade, but has unrealized merit for its long bloom season and more compact habit. Requires well-drained soil.

LOCAL ECOTYPE

HABIT

Height: 2-3’

Bloom Time: late summer to early fall

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: full sun

Soil: average, medium-dry, dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: spreads slowly by rhizomes

Deer Resistance: unknown

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: high

CONSERVATION

Native Range: Local ecotype

Seed Origin: Fairfield County, CT