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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.

Wavyleaf Aster, Symphyotrichum undulatum

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