| Botanical name | Symphyotrichum tradescantii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | February March April This plant bears clusters of small white flowers on wiry stems in autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Shore aster |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant forms lance-shaped, mid green leaves. |
Symphyotrichum tradescantii (Shore aster)
- Botanical name: Symphyotrichum tradescantii
- Common name(s): Shore aster
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Bears clusters of small white flowers on wiry stems in autumn. Lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. The related is low-growing with slender, grey-green leaves, a spreading habit and singlestemmed flowers in shades of violet, pink and white. S. tradescantii (=A. tradescanti) is regarded as a weed in some parts of the world.
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Symphyotrichum tradescantii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
February March April This plant bears clusters of small white flowers on wiry stems in autumn. 
This plant forms lance-shaped, mid green leaves.
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