Symphyotrichum, Heath Aster, Squarrose Aster, Tufted Prairie Aster 'Blue Star'
Symphyotrichumericoides 'Erlkonig'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
Species: ericoides (er-ik-OY-dees)
Cultivar: Erlkonig

Synonym:Aster ericoides

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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

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds