Elliott's aster

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

4 ft. tall
2-3 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seeds require 60-90 days cold moist stratification and should not be covered when sown to allow exposure to light.

Plant Planting Notes

This plant spreads rapidly and is not suitable for small spaces.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Simple leaves that are alternate and form a basal rosette.

Flowers

Pinkish, lavender ray flowers and cream becoming pink, reddish-purple, brown.

Fruit

Achene.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

8, 9, 10

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained, Poorly Drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Bogs, swamps, and marshes.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Apparently Secure (G4)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Uncommon in the coastal plain. Absent from the mountains and the piedmont.