Heart-Leaved Aster(Symphyotrichum cordifolium)

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 2.00 to 5.00 feet
Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Description: Pale blue to rich blue with yellow centers
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Naturalize
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Easily grown in average, dry to moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Usually found in part shade locations. Tolerates shady conditions well. Prefers moist, rich soils, but avoid consistent moisture. Good air circulation helps reduce incidence of foliar diseases. Pinching back stems several times before mid-July will help control plant height, promote bushiness and perhaps obviate the need for staking. Easily grown from seed and often abundantly self-seeds in the garden if not deadheaded. Plants may be cut to the ground after flowering to prevent unwanted self-seeding and/or to remove unsightly foliage.