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Purplestem aster

Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum

Purplestem aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Mature size 4'–10'. Blooms Aug–Nov.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 33 U.S. states, including AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–9a
Mature size: 4'–10'
Sun: Full sun
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Aug–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Purplestem aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum) — *Symphyotrichum puniceum var. puniceum* — Purplestem aster. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Tom Scavo, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, purplestem aster pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia), Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis).