Symphyotrichum shortii Short's Aster

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

Visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website to view the natural range of Symphyotrichum shortii
"Creative Commons Short's Aster Symphyotrichum shortii" Mike B - inaturalist - is licensed under (CC) BY-SA

Cultivation Information Short's Aster

"Creative Commons Short's Aster Symphyotrichum shortii"Mike B - inaturalist - is licensed under (CC) BY-SA

Height - 1 to 2 ftFlower Color - BlueBlooms - August - OctoberSoil - AverageSun - Shade Part ShadeZone - 3 to 8 Perennial Family - Asteraceae
Young Symphyotrichum shortii seedlings are easy to identify, leaves are heart shaped with a dash of red.

Wildlife Significance Short's Aster

Nectar - Long-tongued bees, small-tongued bee, skippers
Specialist Pollinators - Silvery Checkerspot and Pearl Crescent
Seed - Wild turkeys and Ruffed Grouse
Mammals - Munch on the leaves of Short's Aster
For detailed information on Symphyotrichum shortii, visit the Illinois Wildflower website.
Propagation Notes Short's Aster
Stratifying Seeds
Seed was stratified cold/moist storage for 30 days - very high germination rate - House temp 65 °F
Seed Provenance Symphyotrichum shortii
Shorts Aster, Prairie Moon Nursery - Fall 2015 - Nodding Onion Gardens 2016 to present