Heart-leaved Aster - Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Phonetic:  sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum kor-dih-FOH-lee-um

Delicate, light blue-lavender flowers with pink centers are borne in large clusters above distinctive heart-shaped leaves in late summer. Heart Leaved Aster is perfect for extending color and interest in the woodland shade garden, well into autumn. Spreads slowly by rhizome to form a nice patch.

• Hardiness:  3 - 9
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure:  Part Sun to Part Shade
• Flower Color:  Blue
• Bloom Time:  September, October
• Soil Type:  Medium, Medium - Dry
• Mature Plant Size:  3'H x 2W'
• Plant Spacing:  18" - 24"
• Host Plant: Pearl Crescent, Silvery Checkerspot
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
• Advantages: Deer resistant, drought tolerant
• Landscape Uses: Cottage garden, butterfly garden, woodland garden, cut flower garden
• Companion Plants: Sweet Joe Pye Weed, Sweet Goldenrod, Fringed Bleeding Heart, Woodland Phlox, Foam Flower, Wild Geranium, Northern Blue Flag, Garden Phlox