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Many-flowered Aster

Symphyotrichum anomalum, Asteraceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sessile-leaf Tick TrefoilDesmodium sessilifolium
Nitrogen Fixation
Ohio GoldenrodOligoneuron ohioense
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Pacific AsterSymphyotrichum chilense

Closely related asters compete for identical resources and growing niches

Uses

Functions

Fall Nectar Source For Native BeesButterfly Host Plant For Pearl CrescentAttracts Predatory Ground BeetlesSupports Specialist Mining Bees

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Disorders

Common Questions

What zones does Many-flowered Aster grow in?

Many-flowered Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Many-flowered Aster?

Good companions for Many-flowered Aster include Sessile-leaf Tick Trefoil, Ohio Goldenrod.

Design guilds with Many-flowered Aster and see companion relationships visually.

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