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Symphyotrichum Species, Smooth Blue Aster, Wild Aster

Symphyotrichumlaeve var. purpuratum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
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Synonym
Aster laevis var. purpureatus
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Foliage
Herbaceous
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

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