Description

Symphyotrichum cordifolium, Blue Wood Aster, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

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Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

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Symphyotrichum cordifolium (L.) G.L. Nesom
Broad-leaved Aster, Common Blue Wood Aster, Heartleaf Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: syco4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
The broad-leaved aster grows to 4 feet tall with many branches. Leaves are simple, alternate. There are 10-15 ray flowers, light blue to purple or sometimes white 1/8-1/2 inch long, with a yellow center.

Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Gray-Green
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: This species flowers earlier in the South (June to August) than in the more northern regions of its range. According to Randi Eckel at Toadshade Wildflower Farm in Frenchtown, NJ, it begins flowering as early as late September continues into November in their area.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Habitat: upland meadow, upland forests
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Loam, Sand
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native Bees
Supports Conservation Biological Control

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium, Blue Wood Aster, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

See all available Native Bare Root Perennials

Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here