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Symphyotrichumdrummondii

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Symphyotrichum drummondii by KSBaptisia
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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
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
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Synonym
Aster drummondii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Derby, Kansas

Beatrice, Nebraska

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Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

A nice, well behaved, native aster for shade/woodland gardens.

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