"Late Purple Aster" - Symphyotrichum patens

Growth Habit: Upright, sometimes sprawling shrubby perennial

Water Requirement: Low once established

Sun Requirement: Full sun, but will also tolerate a little shade. Blooms best if grown in full sun.

Lifespan: Many years

A delightful burst of blue/purple flowers late in the growing season sets this species apart. It prefers sun, but will tolerate a little shade. Does fairly well in dry habitats once established.