Photo by: Roger Hammer, Dade Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Roger Hammer, Dade Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

scaleleaf aster, clasping aster

Synonym(s):

Aster adnatus

Genus species:

Symphyotrichum adnatum

Family:

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

1.-2.5 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white,pink,blue,lavender

Fruit Color:

white

Phenology:

Winter dormant. Blooms in fall.

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Wildflower garden, meadow.

Considerations:

Availability:

Seed

Propagation:

Seed.

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Not wet but not extremely dry ---to--- Somewhat long very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand

Soil pH:

adaptable

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Butterflies

Attracts generalist pollinators.

Native Habitats:

Sandhills, dry flatwoods.

Natural Range in Florida:

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