Symphyotrichum Species, Drummond's Aster, Texas Aster, Wild Aster

Symphyotrichumdrummondii var. texanum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
Synonym
Aster texanus
Symphyotrichum texanum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Evant, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)

Schertz, Texas

Willis, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Willis, TX | July 2014 | positive

Planted this aster about 3 years ago in a light shade area. It has multiplied and I will be separating it this coming spring. A lovely ...Read More

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Evant, TX | November 2009 | neutral

Your description of this plant says the blooms are light pink. The Texas aster that I have is a lavendar blue and so were the blooms on ...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | positive

Drummond's Aster, Texas Aster Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, is Native to Texas and other States and grows wild in North Central Texas.

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