Symphyotrichum concolor
Eastern silver aster, Eastern silvery aster, Aster concolor, Aster concolor var. simulatus, Aster plumosus, Aster simulatus, Lasallea concolor, Virgulus concolor, Symphyotrichum concolor var. concolor
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. concolor - S. concolor is an erect, borderline hardy, deciduous perennial with elliptic to lance-shaped, silky-hairy, mid-green leaves and narrow panicles of purple, pink, or white flowers in autumn.
Symphyotrichum concolor is: Deciduous
Erect
Lilac in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushier habit.
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Symphyotrichum concolor (Eastern silver aster) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Woodland
Best grown in sandy soil, well-drained in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
Symphyotrichum concolor
Eastern silver aster, Eastern silvery aster, Aster concolor, Aster concolor var. simulatus, Aster plumosus, Aster simulatus, Lasallea concolor, Virgulus concolor, Symphyotrichum concolor var. concolor
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. concolor - S. concolor is an erect, borderline hardy, deciduous perennial with elliptic to lance-shaped, silky-hairy, mid-green leaves and narrow panicles of purple, pink, or white flowers in autumn.
Central North America, Eastern North America
Deciduous
Erect
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Lilac in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushier habit.
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Symphyotrichum concolor (Eastern silver aster) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Woodland
Best grown in sandy soil, well-drained in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Drought tolerant once established.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
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