Symphyotrichum turbinellum
Mauve-flowered starwort, Symphyotrichum turbinellum misapplied, Mauve-flowered starwort (of gardens), Aster turbinellus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
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
Bushy, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Violet in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
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
Cut back in late autumn.
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Symphyotrichum turbinellum (Mauve-flowered starwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open and sunny position. May need staking.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed
Hardy (H4)
Symphyotrichum turbinellum
Mauve-flowered starwort, Symphyotrichum turbinellum misapplied, Mauve-flowered starwort (of gardens), Aster turbinellus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
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.
Central United States, Eastern United States
Deciduous
Bushy, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Violet in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn.
Division
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Symphyotrichum turbinellum (Mauve-flowered starwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open and sunny position. May need staking.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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