New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Short's Aster |
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Aster |
| Symphyotrichum shortii | Accepted |
| Aster shortii | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 3 months at 40 degrees Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Help to Identify a Wild Plant by Nicxr | Apr 13, 2019 9:16 PM | 2 |
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