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Crooked-stemmed Aster Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

Previously known as:

  • Aster prenanthoides.
Phonetic Spelling
sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum pre-nan-thee-OY-deez
Description

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:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#native bees#specialized bees#NC native#pollinator plant#native wildflower#bee friendly#wildflower#wildlife friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#native bees#specialized bees#NC native#pollinator plant#native wildflower#bee friendly#wildflower#wildlife friendly
  • 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.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Native Plant
    Wildflower
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • 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
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Description:
    Clasping leaves, narrowed and toothless below the middle, smooth or fine hairs.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Form:
    Zig Zags
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Meadow
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Native Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Small Mammals
    Specialized Bees