Late Purple Aster, Spreading Aster

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Late Purple Aster, Spreading Aster Symphyotrichum patens (Aster patens) Full to part sun, medium to moderately dry moisture level, rocky or sandy soil.  1-3 ft. height, blooms in fall, purple flowers. Germination Code:  D Native Region:  Statewide Low, spreading plant.  Easy to grow.  Attracts butterflies and bees. flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;medium;rocky flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky