About This Plant
Great for wet areas, especially wet meadows, this tall aster spreads via rhizomes and supports pollinators with its small, but abundant flowers. Sometimes known as glossy-leaf aster, this plant's glossy leaves clasp the stem. It makes a great choice for a rain garden.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Purplestem aster was formly known by the latin name Aster puniceus.
Alternate Names
Swamp Aster, Glossy-leaf Aster
