Aster cordifolius

Also called Blue Wood Aster

AKA Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Light blue to purple daisy-like blooms
The centre florets are initially cream, maturing to a reddish-purple
Habitats include moist to dry, deciduous woodlands and woodland borders
Bloom Time: Lat summer into the fall

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue (light)

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in light shade or partial sun, moist to slightly dry conditions, similar to areas found in deciduous woodlands. The size of this plant varies in the natural landscape, depending on the fertility of the soil and moisture conditions. Susceptible to powdery mildew.

Additional Notes about Heart-leaved Aster:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Mounding

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Woodland/woods edge