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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A lax-growing herbaceous perennial with woody, weak growth making clumps up to 1m in height. The leaves are narrow and oblong and aromatic. From September to October, the plant is covered with sprays of pale purple 'daisies'. Resists mildew well

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoamClay

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Does not do well in winter wet, but does tolerate drought once established

Pruning

Cut down to ground level at the end of the year

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring, or by softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverLow MaintenanceHedging ScreensBanks SlopesRock Garden

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorWall TrainedIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years