Symphyotrichum Species, Eastern Line Aster, Panicled Aster, Tall White Aster, Wild Aster

Symphyotrichumlanceolatum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
Species
lanceolatum (lan-see-oh-LAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Elberton, Georgia

Hinsdale, Illinois

Beatrice, Nebraska

Patchogue, New York

Barberton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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S
Barberton, OH | October 2012 | negative

This plant is one of the most invasive plants that I have. It spreads by long roots as well as seeds, It is susceptible to two applicat...Read More

K
Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | December 2008 | neutral

Cultivated as decorative plant, but runs wild very easily. This is a quite nice plant when it blooms, even though it is often trea...Read More

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