Overview
Aster dumosus 'Starlight' is a plant with a clump-forming, upright, bushy habit in the genus Aster, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aster dumosus 'Starlight' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, prairie-style plantings and rock gardens.
About
Symphyotrichum dumosum is a species of flowering plant of the family Asteraceae commonly known as rice button aster and bushy aster. It is native to much of eastern and central North America, as well as Haiti and Dominican Republic.
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About the genus
Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 170 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aster
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Aster dumosus 'Starlight' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Prairie-style plantings, Rock gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aster dumosus 'Starlight'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aster dumosus 'Starlight'?
Aster dumosus 'Starlight' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Aster dumosus 'Starlight' need?
Aster dumosus 'Starlight' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aster dumosus 'Starlight' hardy in the UK?
Aster dumosus 'Starlight' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Aster dumosus 'Starlight'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Aster genus
- Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki'Balsam Aster
- Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'European Michaelmas Daisy
- Aster canus
- Aster divaricatusWhite Wood Aster
- Aster pyrenaeus
- Aster pyrenaeus 'Lutetia'
- Aster tataricus 'Jindai'Tatarian Aster
- Aster thomsoniiThomson's aster
