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Aster puniceus

PURPLESTEM ASTER

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Lavender, Purple

Bloom Time

August, September, October

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Salt Tolerant

Aster puniceus

Large lavender to purple flowers in dense panicles. 3 – 6′ tall. Purple stems. Full sun – light shade; moist soil. Salt tolerant. Attracts pollinators. Mixes well with solidago, helianthus, boltonia, dendranthema. NE U.S. native. Zone 3.

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