Also known as Long-Stalk Aster · Long-Stalk Symphyotrichum · Long-Stalked Aster
Bushy Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum) is a dense, shrubby perennial native to eastern North America, forming a profusion of small, daisy-like purple flowers in late summer
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained, Loamy, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, generally between 15-24°C. Avoid extreme fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer and again mid-summer to encourage blooms.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to maintain consistently moist soil. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Good drainage is crucial for healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding. In late winter or early spring, cut back the old stems to about 10-15 cm above the ground to promote vigorous new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
Propagate by division in early spring or late autumn. Carefully dig up established clumps and divide them into smaller sections, ensuring each section has healthy roots and shoots.
Replant divisions promptly in well-prepared soil.
Symphyotrichum dumosum benefits from division and replanting every 2-3 years. This revitalizes the plant, improves vigor, and helps manage its size.
Repot in spring as new growth emerges or in early autumn after flowering.
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Where Bushy Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Symphyotrichum |
| Species | Symphyotrichum dumosum |
Similar in genus Symphyotrichum
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