Aster Elliottii "Purple Marsh Aster"

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Common name: Aster Elliotti (Purple Marsh Aster, Elliots Aster)Scientific name: Symphyotrichum Eliottii Aster elliottii is a fabulous East Coast native aster; beautifull large gree n basal leaves give rise to giant 6-8' tall spikes. This late bloomer starting in late summer and continuing to early fall is wonderful for pollinators from bumblebees to Monarch butterflies. The purple marsh aster has wide-spreading patches are topped with a spectacular show of 1" pink-purple daisies. Aster elliottii grows easily in a bog or in typical dry garden soil. Show more