Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster)
$ 13.98
If you are creating a wildlife habitat, planting a Fall Aster is a must. This tough perennial may be easily overlooked until the fall when it provides an explosion of bright purple blooms. It is truly a showstopper then. It is adaptable and not fussy about soil, and looks best planted in groupings or surrounded by other perennials. Providing late season nectar for pollinators, Fall Aster is a valuable addition to any pollinator garden.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Fall |
| Mature height | 2-3 ft |
| Mature spread | 2-3 ft |
| Attracts | Birds, butterflies, bees |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. Attracts beneficial insects. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant