Symphyotrichum Species, Saltmarsh Aster, Wild Aster
Symphyotrichumtenuifolium

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
Species: tenuifolium (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um)

Synonym:Aster bracei

Synonym:Aster tenuifolius

Synonym:Symphyotrichum bracei

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds