Common Name
Crooked-stem aster
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic upland forests, floodplain forests, stream banks, rocky bars and shores, seeps, and seepage swamps. Frequent in the mountains; infrequent in the Piedmont (mostly in the n. and inner sections).
Flower Color
Blue
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
112
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
Species-specific links
Additional links