Elliott Aster (Symphyotrichum elliottii) Plant Details
Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum elliottii
Bees Particularly Attractive To This Plant
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8b to 10b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Elliott Aster grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
None
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
None known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Matting
- Sprawling
- Spreading
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Elliott Aster is dormant in winter
Spread
5-6 feet
Height
3-5 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Fine-Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flowering Month
- August
- September
- October
Flower Color
- Purple
Additional Plant Information
Aggressively sends out suckers. | Attracts butterflies, pollinators
