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Late Purple Aster

Symphyotrichum patens, 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

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Riddell's GoldenrodOligoneuron riddellii
Pollinator Sharing
Sessile-leaf Tick TrefoilDesmodium sessilifolium
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Hoary CressLepidium draba

Hoary Cress is aggressive and may outcompete Late Purple Aster through allelopathy and root competition

Georgia AsterSymphyotrichum georgianum

Related aster species compete for similar ecological niches and resources

Uses

Functions

Attracts Native Leafcutter BeesSupports Braconid WaspsHosts Beneficial LacewingsProvides Autumn NectarSupports Migrating Butterflies

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsDigestive Support

Common Questions

What zones does Late Purple Aster grow in?

Late Purple Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Late Purple Aster?

Good companions for Late Purple Aster include Riddell's Goldenrod, Sessile-leaf Tick Trefoil.

Design guilds with Late Purple Aster and see companion relationships visually.

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