Fall Aster

Fall Aster, also known as Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Family- Aster

Central Texas Ecoregions- Cross Timbers, Edward’s Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Moths, Small Mammals

Larval Host Plant- Silvery Checkerspot, other Moth species

Bloom Time- September-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- 1’- 3’

Width- 2’-3’ 

Native Habitat- Grassland, Prairie

Additional Information- A popular Texas native for the lovely ornamental pop of purple in the fall landscape. Can slowly be colonized by stolons and might benefit from early summer pruning. Provides for various pollinators and birds love the seeds.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)