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Blue Wood Aster

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

A lovely keystone species which can thrive in a variety of habitats from meadows to woodlands or the spaces in between. It spreads vigorously by seed, so it's best suited for naturalized landscapes. Also called Heart-leaved Aster.

BLOOM TIME

  • August
  • September
  • October

SUNLIGHT

  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade

SOIL TYPE

  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0

HEIGHT

1-3'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Birds, Mammals

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines