Short's Aster

Symphyotrichum shortii, 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

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Horse mintMentha longifolia

Pest Deterrent

Purple Giant HyssopAgastache scrophulariifolia

Pest DeterrentPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Rocky Mountain BeeplantCleome serrulata

Rocky Mountain beeplant produces glucosinolates that can inhibit growth of sensitive native plants like asters

WingstemVerbesina alternifolia

Tall wingstem can shade and potentially produce allelopathic compounds affecting smaller asters

Uses

Functions

Late Fall Bee ForageMonarch Butterfly NectarNative Bee Specialist SupportParasitic Wasp HabitatPredatory Fly NectarBeneficial Mite ShelterOverwinter Beneficial Insect Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Short's Aster grow in?

Short's Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Short's Aster?

Good companions for Short's Aster include Horse mint, Purple Giant Hyssop.

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