Symphyotrichum, Bushy Aster, Rice Button Aster 'Wood's Pink'

Symphyotrichumdumosum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
Species
dumosum (doo-MO-sum)
Synonym
Aster dumosus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Royal Oak, Michigan

Kasota, Minnesota

Fargo, North Dakota

Pembina, North Dakota

Bend, Oregon

Maryville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Kent, Washington

MOXEE, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Moxee, WA (Zone 4a) | April 2007 | positive

This plant is has been hybridized in pink, red, blue, lavender, purple & white. I have purple and lavender .... it is particularly well ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Short 16"- Spacing 14" zone 4-8 Low soft pink mounds of color. A little taller at 16". Clean foliage, virtually mildew and disease free!<...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | neutral

I read that 'Wood's Pink' is hardy in zones 3-8. Blooms in September-October in my garden.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Gorgeous showy bright pink flowers with bright gold centers - blooms from August to October. Can reach a height of 15". Compact habit. ...Read More

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