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Elliott Aster

Elliott Aster

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum elliottii

Particularly Attractive To

A diversity of bees

Geographical Considerations

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Hardiness Zones

8b to 10b

This is a native Florida plant.

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Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Elliott Aster grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)

Salt Tolerance

None

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

N/A

Toxicity

None known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Perennials

Plant Shape

  • Matting
  • Sprawling
  • Spreading
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Elliott Aster is dormant in winter

Spread

5-6 feet

Height

3-5 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Fine-Medium

Flower Size

Medium

Flower Month

  • August
  • September
  • October

Flower Color

  • Purple

Additional Detail

Aggressively sends out suckers. | Attracts butterflies, pollinators

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