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Symphyotrichum Species, Saltmarsh Aster, Wild Aster

Symphyotrichumtenuifolium

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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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Species
tenuifolium (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Aster bracei
Aster tenuifolius
Symphyotrichum bracei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
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Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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
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