Overview
Symphyotrichum 'Jessica Jones' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Symphyotrichum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Symphyotrichum 'Jessica Jones' 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 'Jessica Jones' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Symphyotrichum, known for its daisy-like flowers with yellow central disc florets and strap-shaped ray florets in various colours. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soil types and pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for diverse garden settings including coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. 'Jessica Jones' offers seasonal interest in summer and autumn and can be propagated by division or root softwood basal cuttings in spring.
About the genus
Symphyotrichum is a genus of over 100 species and naturally occurring hybrids of herbaceous annual and perennial plants in the composite family, Asteraceae, most which were formerly treated within the genus Aster. The majority are endemic to North America, but several also occur in the West Indies, Central and South America, as well as one species in eastern Eurasia.
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 'Jessica Jones' 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 'Jessica Jones'
- 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 'Jessica Jones'?
Symphyotrichum 'Jessica Jones' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Symphyotrichum 'Jessica Jones' need?
Symphyotrichum 'Jessica Jones' 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 'Jessica Jones' hardy in the UK?
Symphyotrichum 'Jessica Jones' 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 'Jessica Jones'?
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'
