Symphyotrichum undulatum, commonly known as wavyleaf aster:
* Florida Native: Yes
* Size at Maturity: 3-5 feet tall
* Growth Rate: Moderate
* Phenology: Perennial
* Bloom Season: August to October
* Leaf Type: Wavy-edged, lance-shaped leaves
* Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
* Soil Texture: Prefers moist to well-drained soils
* Soil pH: Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH
* Moisture Requirements: Average to moist
* Tolerance to Salt Spray: No
Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, shade gardens, woodland edges, pollinator gardens
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance. Divide clumps in spring every few years to maintain vigor. Prune back in mid-spring to reduce height and encourage blooms. Remove spent flowers in late winter for a tidier appearance
Considerations: Deer may occasionally browse
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts butterflies and bees. The flowers provide nectar and pollen for pollinators.
* Host Plant: Aster flowerhead caterpillar, aster-head phaneta moth, blackberry looper moth
Toxicity to Pets: Non-toxic
Edible: No medicinal uses are known.
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