Overview
Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Symphyotrichum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' 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 and wildlife gardens.
About
Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Symphyotrichum, known for its daisy-like flower heads 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 suitable for a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well-suited to coastal, cottage, gravel, prairie, and wildlife gardens, providing interest through summer and autumn. Propagation is best achieved by division or root softwood basal cuttings in spring.
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 'Prairie Lavender' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring; division can be carried out every third year to maintain vigour
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender'?
Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' need?
Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' 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 'Prairie Lavender' hardy in the UK?
Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Lavender' 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 'Prairie Lavender'?
Propagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring; division can be carried out every third year to maintain vigour.
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'
