Fall Blooming Symphyotrichum puniceum (Aster puniceus)

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Symphyotrichum puniceum (Aster puniceus)

*Swamp Aster*

Symphyotrichum puniceum (Aster puniceus)

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Photo Credit, Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS

Soil: Hydric(Wet)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 2'-6'
Color: Purple
Blooms: August-October
Flowers: Composite, Daisy-like
Leaves: The rough toothless leaves clasp a purplish stem.

Suggested Uses:

Red-stemmed Aster makes an excellent restoration plant for shorelines, moist meadows or large rain gardens. Flowers profusely in the fall and is a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies!

Interesting Facts

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Folklore:
Name: Aster is Latin for "star."
Other Names: Symphyotrichum puniceum

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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