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Symphyotrichum turbinellum (Mauve-flowered starwort)
2 hours care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum turbinellum
Other names
Mauve-flowered starwort, Symphyotrichum turbinellum misapplied, Mauve-flowered starwort (of gardens), Aster turbinellus
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Species
S. turbinellum - S. turbinellum is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with slender, erect stems bearing lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in autumn, open panicles of pale violet flowers with yellow central discs.
Symphyotrichum turbinellum is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Violet in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Eelworm (stem and bulb) , 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 turbinellum (Mauve-flowered starwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open and sunny position. May need staking.
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 turbinellum
Other names
Mauve-flowered starwort, Symphyotrichum turbinellum misapplied, Mauve-flowered starwort (of gardens), Aster turbinellus
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Species
S. turbinellum - S. turbinellum is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with slender, erect stems bearing lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in autumn, open panicles of pale violet flowers with yellow central discs.
Native to
Central United States, Eastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworm (stem and bulb) , 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 turbinellum (Mauve-flowered starwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open and sunny position. May need staking.
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
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