Symphyotrichum turbinellum misapplied
mauve-flowered starwort (of gardens)
S. turbinellum, in the form seen in cultivation, is an herbaceous perennial of bushy, open growth, with narrow, dark leaves and open sprays of orange-centred, lavender-blue daisies 2cm across
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Colour & scent
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Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Genus
Symphyotrichum includes around 90 species of annuals, biennials and perennials, mostly spread through the Americas, that were formerly included within the genus Aster. Leaves are simple, lance-shaped and entire, but it is their daisy-like flowerheads that they are grown for; central disc florets are typically yellow, surrounded by strap-shaped ray florets in shades of pink, blue, purple or white
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position; may need staking
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds
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