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Symphyotrichum Species, Baby’s Breath Aster, Eastern Annual Saltmarsh Aster

Symphyotrichumsubulatus

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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
subulatus (sub-yoo-LAH-tus)
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Synonym
Aster subulatus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Cole Camp, Missouri

Bellaire, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

New Caney, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | positive

Annual Aster, Baby’s Breath Aster, Hierba del Marrano, Saltmarsh Aster Aster subulatus is native to Texas and other States.

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