Silky Aster
Symphyotrichum sericeum
Asteraceae
Forb
The shortest of our asters, they flop over and form a low cloud of purple fall flowers.
| Info | |
| Height | 12 inches |
| $/100 seeds | $1.00 |
| Seed Code | C(60) |
| Sun | Full, Partial |
| Water | Dry |
| Bloom Color | Pale Purple |
| Bloom Start | September 31 |
| Bloom End | October 28 |
| Winter Presence | Yes (rosette) |
| Seeds or Plugs? | Either |
| Source | Native Plant Nursery Restoration Nursery |
Other Resources:
Prairie Moon
Missouri Botanical Garden
Consortium of Midwest Herbaria
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Wikipedia
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