Symphyotrichum patens
Late Purple Aster
Description:
Fall flowering that has dark purple composite inflorescences. 1 to 4 feet tall; dry soils in full to partial sun. Great plant for fall pollinators.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Mid-August to early October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 4.9 to 6.9 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |