ELLIOT’S ASTER

Symphyotrichum elliottii

4 feet with bloom spike

Medium rate of growth

Full sun

Prefers moist, acidic soil

Salt tolerant

Zone 8-11

Perennial which spreads by suckering if happy with conditions.

Each stem has a mass of light lavender to white fragrant flowers in summer to fall. 

Tolerates periods of flooding.  Excellent butterfly and bee attractor.

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