5903 Swepsonville Saxapahaw Rd.

Saxapahaw, NC

Flower of Carolina

Flower of Carolina is a native plant nursery and Meadery located in Saxapahaw NC

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Symphyotrichum concolor

Eastern Silvery Aster

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$7.52 Regular Price

  • Product Info

    Eastern Silvery Aster  (Symphyotrichum concolor)
    Aster Family

    Among fall-blooming asters, Eastern Silvery Aster stands out for its wand-like blooms and silvery appearance. Unlike the bushier, more common purple asters of the season, S. concolor has a narrow, upright habit and striking, felted foliage that gives the entire plant a silvery cast. Its densely arranged leaves are covered in fine hairs, creating a soft, pale green look that contrasts with its vivid violet flowers. The flowers, which appear from late summer through fall, appear in clusters along the upper stems, giving the plant an airy look.

     In the wild, it thrives in dry, sandy, and well-drained soils, often found in pine woodlands, scrublands, and roadbanks. In the home garden, it performs best in full sun and lean soils. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and does not require rich soil or supplemental watering, making it ideal for xeric or low-maintenance native plantings. Overly fertile or moist conditions can lead to poor performance or root rot, so proper drainage is essential. Pairs beautifully with grasses!

    • Blooms: Purple, 4-6 weeks, Sept-Oct
    • Leaves: Silver-green, fuzzy, linear
    • Height: 2-3’
    • Space:1-2’
    • Soil:Average-Dry
    • Exposure:Full Sun-Part sun
    • Fauna: Bees, butterflies, flies
    • Seeds: Small fluffy achenes
    • Deer Resistance:Medium
    • Zone: 6-11
    • Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain, rare in the Mountains
    • Provenance:NC, seed grown