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Shining Aster

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Symphyotrichum firmum

Shining Aster is quite a tall Aster species reaching up to 8’ at times with flowers that are a pale purple - white shade. It thrives in moist sites with full-part sun making it a great option near ponds or waterways or in a large rain garden. Spreading by rhizomes, Shining Aster can form large colonies.

As with many other Asters, Shining Aster is a late bloomer providing much needed nectar for Monarch and other butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and more.

Like all Asters, Shining Aster is widely popular with many pollinators and serves as a host plant for over 112 pollinators.

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Symphyotrichum firmum

Shining Aster is quite a tall Aster species reaching up to 8’ at times with flowers that are a pale purple - white shade. It thrives in moist sites with full-part sun making it a great option near ponds or waterways or in a large rain garden. Spreading by rhizomes, Shining Aster can form large colonies.

As with many other Asters, Shining Aster is a late bloomer providing much needed nectar for Monarch and other butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and more.

Like all Asters, Shining Aster is widely popular with many pollinators and serves as a host plant for over 112 pollinators.

Larval Host(s): over 112 pollinators including the Northern Crescent Butterfly and Wavy-lined Emerald Moth

Companion Plants: Switchgrass, Rose Milkweed, Spotted Joe Pye, Cardinal Flower, Dogtooth Daisy, Virginia Mountain Mint

  • Full sun - Part Sun

  • Wet - Average

  • 8 feet

  • Purple, Pink

  • August, September, October

Pollinator Favourite | Bird Favourite | Juglone Tolerant