Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum) (Info) Species: drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye) (Info)
Synonym:Symphyotrichum drummondii var. drummondii Synonym:Aster drummondii Synonym:Aster sagittifolius var. drummondii
Category: Perennials
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow Purple
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage: Unknown - Tell us
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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