PatternBaseHeart-leaved Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium, Asteraceae
Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest ConfuserGround Cover
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Late Season Pollinator SupportErosion ControlWildlife HabitatNaturalizing
Medicinal Uses
Traditional Wound HealingDigestive Aid
Common Questions
What zones does Heart-leaved Aster grow in?
Heart-leaved Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Heart-leaved Aster?
Good companions for Heart-leaved Aster include Mexican Tree Ocotillo.
Design guilds with Heart-leaved Aster and see companion relationships visually.
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