Georgia Aster
Symphyotrichum georgianum
A rare, spectacular southeastern native aster with exceptionally large, daisy-like flower heads of the deepest, darkest violet-purple, set off by bright white stamens. Blooms very late in autumn, providing critical nectar. Easily grown in dry, poor clay soils.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Type
- wildflower
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 2–3 ft
- Spacing
- 2–3 ft apart
- Light
- sun, part shade
- Soil moisture
- dry, moist
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral, alkaline
- Bloom
- October, November
- Bloom colors
- purple
- Wildlife value
- pollinators, butterflies, larval host
- Caterpillar hosts
- ~109 butterfly & moth species
- Landscape uses
- border, naturalizing
- Native states
- AL, GA, NC, SC
Related native plants
More Symphyotrichum species
- New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
- Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)
- Heart-leaved Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium)
- Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides)
- Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve)
- Pacific Aster (Symphyotrichum chilense)