Overview
Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Symphyotrichum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Symphyotrichum, which includes around 90 species known for their daisy-like flower heads with yellow central disc florets and colourful strap-shaped ray florets. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types and pH levels, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for diverse garden settings such as coastal, cottage, gravel, and prairie plantings, offering interest through summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Symphyotrichum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Root softwood basal cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworms, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews, Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott'?
Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' need?
Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' 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 moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' hardy in the UK?
Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott'?
Division in spring, Root softwood basal cuttings in spring.
More in the Symphyotrichum genus
- Symphyotrichum 'Pink Star'
- Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Purple'
- Symphyotrichum concolor
- Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Avondale'
- Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Cinderella'
- Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Rosy Veil'
- Symphyotrichum falcatum var. commutatum
- Symphyotrichum laeve 'Arcturus'aster 'Arcturus'
