Symphyotrichum puniceum
Purplestem aster, Red-stemmed aster, Red-stem aster, Purple-stemmed American aster, Aster puniceus, Swamp aster, Red-stalk aster, Glossy-leaf aster
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. puniceum - S. puniceum is an erect, deciduous perennial with glossy, lance-shaped, stem-clasping, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, dark purple stems bearing clusters of pale violet flower heads with yellow central disks.
Symphyotrichum puniceum is: Deciduous
Erect
Violet in Summer; Violet 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.
Tends to self-seed readily. Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Division, Seed
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Symphyotrichum puniceum (Purplestem aster) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Woodland
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moisture-retentive, Moist but 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 puniceum
Purplestem aster, Red-stemmed aster, Red-stem aster, Purple-stemmed American aster, Aster puniceus, Swamp aster, Red-stalk aster, Glossy-leaf aster
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. puniceum - S. puniceum is an erect, deciduous perennial with glossy, lance-shaped, stem-clasping, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, dark purple stems bearing clusters of pale violet flower heads with yellow central disks.
Central North America, Eastern North America
Deciduous
Erect
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Violet in Summer; Violet 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.
Tends to self-seed readily. Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Division, Seed
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Symphyotrichum puniceum (Purplestem aster) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Woodland
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moisture-retentive, 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, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
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