Summary
Eastern silvery aster (Symphyotrichum concolor) is an unusual and adaptable late flowering perennial. Both the small leaves and the violet-blue flowers cling tightly to the long slender stems giving it a wand-like appearance. The oval leaves are downy white or silvery in appearance, giving rise to its common name. Eastern silvery aster grows about 2-3’ tall in dry, sandy soils in full sun, though it is adaptable. Planting closely together with native grasses such as little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon virginicus) will help to hold the stems upright. Eastern silvery aster also combines nicely with hair-awn muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris), Mellow Yellow swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius ‘Mellow Yellow’), Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum), and slender goldentop (Euthamia caroliniana). Formerly known as Aster concolor. Zones 6-11.
More Details
- Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun-to-partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average-to-moist - Flowering Period
late-summer-to-early-fall - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
blue, lavender, purple - Summer Foliage Color
green, silver - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown, tan