Recognize eastern silver aster as native plant of the month

Symphyotrichum concolor Photo by Roger Hammer. Photograph belongs to the photographer who allows use for FNPS purposes only. Please contact the photographer for all other uses. Natural Range in Florida + − USDA Zones Suitable to grow in: 10A   10B   11   8A   8B   9A   9B   2002-2022, Copyright Florida Native Plant Society Eastern Silver Aster Asteraceae Also known as eastern silvery aster Plant Specifics Size: 1.5-3 ft tall by 1 ft wide Life Span: Long-lived perennial Flower Color: Lavender, pink Phenology: Winter dormant. Blooms in fall. Habitats: Dry, sandy Landscaping Recommended Uses: Makes a colorful contribution to a native plant meadow. Becomes darker (more purple) after pollination. When flowering, the stem needs support from surrounding plan is primarily a fall bloomer. Light:  Full Sun,  Part Shade Moisture Tolerance: Not wet but not extremely dry ----- to ----- Very long very periods Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Salt Spray Tolerance: Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (majo storms). Soil/Substrate: Sand Wildlife Used as browse by deer to the extent that in some states, browsing is an issue. Nectar plant for many butterfly species but also visited by other native insect pollinators.