Synonym: Symphyotrichum subspicatum
Habitat: Grassland, Shoreline, Riparian, Green Roof
Hardiness Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil: Moist to Dry, Humus
Light: Full Sun
Flower Colour: Purple
Flowering Period: August-October
Nicely branching perennial herb with lance to oblong shaped leaves, grows 1-4 feet tall, spreads by rhizome. Blue to Purple flowers.