Symphyotrichum puniceum / Purple-stemmed Aster

Asters provide an important food source for beneficial insects as we head into Autumn. Symphyotrichum peniceum is one that prefers moist soils in full sun. Purple-Stemmed Aster, also known as Swamp Aster, grows 6 to 8 feet tall with a 2 to 3 foot spread, with violet-blue to purple flowers yellow centers that bloom in August and September.

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https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYPUP