Symphyotrichum shortii

Common Name: Short's Aster

SKU: Short's Aster

Symphyotrichum shortii

Common Name: Short's Aster

SKU: Short's Aster
Short’s Aster, unlike the name suggests, is a medium-sized aster and quite tall for a shade blooming plant.  It reaches heights of 3-4 feet and produces abundant light purple flowers.  As with most asters, it blooms late summer to early fall, lasts for ...

$6.50 Pint

31 in stock

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry
Light Exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom Period
Fall
Urban Environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Savannas, Woodlands
Growth Form
Colonizing/Spreading
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Color
Purple
Fall Color
None
Size
Max height4 Feet Max width4 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Pollinator hot spot

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