Symphyotrichum georgianum
Georgia aster , Aster georgianus, Virgulus georgianus, Aster patens var. georgianus, Virgulus patens var. georgianus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. georgianum - S. georgianum is an upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with hairy, oblong to lance-shaped, sometimes toothed, dark green leaves and, in autumn, violet to purple flowerheads with linear petals.
Symphyotrichum georgianum is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Lavender, Purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
Cut back by half in summer to control height.
Most plants are self-sterile so require more than one plant to set viable seed. Best method of propagation is rhizome division in spring.
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Symphyotrichum georgianum (Georgia aster ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained acid to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Tolerates dappled shade. Drought tolerant once established. Thrives when exposed to natural disturbances such as fire and grazing. An endangered species where native.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Symphyotrichum georgianum
Georgia aster , Aster georgianus, Virgulus georgianus, Aster patens var. georgianus, Virgulus patens var. georgianus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. georgianum - S. georgianum is an upright, clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with hairy, oblong to lance-shaped, sometimes toothed, dark green leaves and, in autumn, violet to purple flowerheads with linear petals.
Southeastern United States
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Lavender, Purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
Cut back by half in summer to control height.
Most plants are self-sterile so require more than one plant to set viable seed. Best method of propagation is rhizome division in spring.
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Symphyotrichum georgianum (Georgia aster ) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained acid to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Tolerates dappled shade. Drought tolerant once established. Thrives when exposed to natural disturbances such as fire and grazing. An endangered species where native.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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