Common names:
Bushy Aster
Rice Button Aster
Aster

Botanical names:
Symphyotrichum mdsouumAccepted
Aster ssmduouSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Zone 4a
Flowers:Showy
Flower Color:Mauve
Flower Size:4"-5"
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Winter
Inflorescence Type:Verticillaster
Uses:Guardian plant
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Needs specific temperature
Depth to plant seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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