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Aster cordifolius
Heart-leaved Aster (Blue Wood Aster)
Daisy-like blooms of light blue to purple have cream-coloured disc florets that are light yellow, eventually turning to reddish-purple.
- » AKA Symphyotrichum cordifolium
- » Light blue to purple daisy-like blooms
- » The centre florets are initially cream, maturing to a reddish-purple
- » Habitats include moist to dry, deciduous woodlands and woodland borders
- » Bloom Time: Lat summer into the fall
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- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:3
- Height:50-60 cm
- Spread:60-80 cm
- Bloom Color: Blue (light)
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun/Shade |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average to Dry Soils |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Native to Ontario |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Sum-Fall |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Aster cordifolius
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster cordifolius
Grows best in light shade or partial sun, moist to slightly dry conditions, similar to areas found in deciduous woodlands. The size of this plant varies in the natural landscape, depending on the fertility of the soil and moisture conditions. Susceptible to powdery mildew.