Purple Stemmed Aster

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun

Soil Conditions:

Moist to Wet

Chinook Exposure:

Exposed

Size:

24-60" T & Spreading

Bloom Period:

August to October

Bloom Colour:

Blue

Growth Habit:

Aggressive to Very Aggressive

Spreads By:

Seeds & Rhizomes

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $5.00

Symphyotrichum puniceum (Purple Stemmed Aster)

Seeds Per Package: 50

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Purple Stemmed Aster is aptly named and usually has bright purple or red stems but this is not always the case. Occasionally it will have white flowers. This Aster prefers wet places and can get very large. It is an aggressive grower and is fantastic in large spaces where it can form large patches. This aster is a late bloomer flowering well into the fall. Fall foliage color can be purple red. Asters are loved by both Bees and Butterflies and are an important late season pollinator.

Found in Nature: Moist or wet meadows, swamps, rich woodlands and stream-banks.

Distribution: Foothills, Boreal Forest

Notes: Available as larger potted stock - pick up only.
Latin genus recently changed from Aster to Symphyotrichum

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.