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Botanical Name
Aster oblongifolium
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Edwards Plateau
Plant Height Min
2ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Plant Spread Min
2.5ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Purple
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Native perennial with fine-textured flowers; profuse fall bloomer; attracts pollinators; colonizes but easy to control; lightly prune if needed through spring and summer to keep compact