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Symphyotrichum ericoides f. prostratum (Prostrate heath aster)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum ericoides f. prostratum
Other names
Prostrate heath aster, Aster ericoides f. prostratus
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Species
S. ericoides f. prostratum - S. ericoides f. prostratum is a dense, stiffly prostrate perennial with rigid branches bearing small, linear, dark green leaves and, from late summer to late autumn, lax panicles of small, white flowerheads with yellow-green centres.
Symphyotrichum ericoides f. prostratum is: Deciduous
Habit
Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum ericoides f. prostratum (Prostrate heath aster) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open, sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Symphyotrichum ericoides f. prostratum
Other names
Prostrate heath aster, Aster ericoides f. prostratus
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Species
S. ericoides f. prostratum - S. ericoides f. prostratum is a dense, stiffly prostrate perennial with rigid branches bearing small, linear, dark green leaves and, from late summer to late autumn, lax panicles of small, white flowerheads with yellow-green centres.
Native to
North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum ericoides f. prostratum (Prostrate heath aster) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open, sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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