Aster: Aster spectabilis
Botanical name: Aster spectabilis
Common name: showy starwort
also known as (Eurybia spectabilis, low showy aster, seaside purple aster)
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Soil: | dry, alkaline, clay |
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Zones: | 5a thru 8b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
fall interest, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Aster: Aster spectabilis"
Aster spectabilis is a brightly colored North American species of aster and is as spectacular as the name implies. Its strong color is accented by the yellow flower center. The stems are wiry and the leaves are fairly small. Tolerates poor soil well. The asters are a large group of plants, over 600 species, that are distributed throughout the world. All have daisy type flowers and most require sun. Although they are generally used for autumn show, a few bloom earlier. Most varieties cut well. Most are very hardy; those that are less hardy are indicated. Many asters are appealing to butterflies. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Aster spectabilis is native to the eastern United States from Massachusetts to North Carolina.