Crooked-stemmed Aster Symphyotrichum prenanthoides
Previously known as:
- Aster prenanthoides.
- Phonetic Spelling
- sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum pre-nan-thee-OY-deez
- Description
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Crooked-stemmed Aster is a native perennial wildflower in the daisy family. It is typically found growing along a woods edge, banks, and thickets.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Symphyotrichum
- Species:
- prenanthoides
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South East Canada to U.S.A
- Wildlife Value:
- Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteroides, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) placata, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, and Colletes simulans.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
- Fruit Description:
- The dry seed achene (fruit) comes after the floral season being flat, brown, and hairy (pubescent).
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Gold/Yellow
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Saucer
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- 20-30 pale violet petals with a yellow center. Floral bracts are narrow and translucent.
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Description:
- Clasping leaves, narrowed and toothless below the middle, smooth or fine hairs.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Zig Zags
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Native Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Small Mammals
- Specialized Bees
