Summary
Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum) is a gorgeous late-blooming member of the aster family. Its unusually deep violet, narrow-petaled flowers are about 2” across, and bloom from October until frost. The plant spreads by underground roots at a moderate rate, forming a nice broad clump. It is easily kept to the size you like with a sharp spade. Georgia aster grows well in average soil and can grow in full sun to filtered shade. It grows beautifully in the perennial border or the native meadow garden with little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), broomsedge bluestem (Andropogon virginicus), hair-awn muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris), Mellow Yellow swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius ‘Mellow Yellow’), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), slender goldentop (Euthamia caroliniana), and Bluebird smooth aster (Symphyotrichum laeve var. laeve ‘Bluebird’). Formerly known as Aster georgianus. Zones 4-9.
More Details
- Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun-to-filtered-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average-to-dry - Flowering Period
mid-to-late-fall - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
lavender, purple - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
USDA Plants, Nearly Native Nursery, Flora of North America, Wildflowers of the Southeastern U.S.