Symphyotrichum puniceum

Purplestem Aster

More About Purplestem Aster

Symphotrichum puniceum, Purplestem Aster, is a common naturalizer of wetlands, stream banks and moist meadows. Purplestem Aster bares pale blue to pink flowers from mid August through October. Deer resistant and tough, give this plant some room to spread.

Bloom Color

Pink

Symphyotrichum puniceum Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

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Sun

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Slow

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil
•	Low Marsh 0 - 6"

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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OBL

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Fragrant Foliage
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8