Symphyotrichum sericeum

Silky Aster

Silver-green foliage looks silky; attractive violet-purple flowers. Attracts butterflies, bees and parasitic wasps.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: August, September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Drought Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • Purple
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Head
  • Flower Height

    • 8" to 12"
  • Foliage Color

    • Silver
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg