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Short's Aster

Symphyotrichum shortii

This upright perennial bears blue flowers in fall.

  • Blue flowers are produced in fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Upright clump, reaching 90 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in partial shade to full shade with average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
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Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.8 – 0.9
Mature Spread (meters)
0.75 – 0.8
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Blue
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
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Pollinator Friendly
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Attracts Birds
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Ontario Native
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Growing & Maintenance Tips
This Aster prefers partial sun with dry to average soils. Limestone soil with a higher pH is tolerated. May require staking when in flower.
Notes
Native to Ontario The botanical name for Short's Aster has been updated from Aster shortii to Symphyotrichum shortii.

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