Eastern Silvery Aster

Symphyotrichum concolor, Asteraceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest ConfuserGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Douglas AsterSymphyotrichum subspicatum

Pollinator Sharing

Eastern BaccharisBaccharis halimifolia

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Thick-leaf PhloxPhlox carolina

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Hemp AgrimonyEupatorium cannabinum

Eupatorium releases compounds that can suppress other asteraceae growth

British YellowheadInula britannica

Inula can produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit other asteraceae

Uses

Functions

Fall Migrating Butterfly NectarSmall Native Bee SpecialistSpecialist Moth Host PlantSand Dune StabilizationLate Season Pollinator SupportPredatory Mite Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Silvery Aster grow in?

Eastern Silvery Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Silvery Aster?

Good companions for Eastern Silvery Aster include Douglas Aster, Eastern Baccharis, Thick-leaf Phlox.

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