Purplestem Aster Size:1 Gallon Its sword shaped fronds grow

Its sword shaped fronds grow upright and lightly arch and curve outwards with age

sandy loams with light to moderate shade

it is well suited for low-lying areas of a yard that tend to accumulate water

Height: 2’-5'

This plant thrives in average to lean

Purplestem Aster Size:1 Gallon Its sword shaped fronds growSymphyotrichum puniceum Commonly known as swamp aster, glossy leaf aster, marsh aster, purplestem aster, and purple stemmed aster. This beautiful aster typically occurs in the swampy ground of spring fed meadows. Growing to an average height of 4' 8' it's one of the taller asters you can have in your garden, working well in the back of the border or for naturalizing in a wildflower or native planting area. May be grown in low spots or in wet locations