Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Heartleaf Aster)

A Graceful Native for Woodland Edges and Fall Pollinators

Brighten your garden with clouds of soft blue flowers from Symphyotrichum cordifolium, commonly known as Heartleaf Aster. This adaptable native perennial provides valuable late-season nectar while thriving in both sunny and lightly shaded landscapes.

• Masses of Fall Blooms: Sprays of small lavender-blue to pale violet flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summer through fall.
• Heart-Shaped Foliage: Distinctive heart-shaped basal leaves add texture and visual interest early in the season.
• Pollinator Favorite: A critical late-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Airy, Natural Habit: Forms graceful clumps 2–4 feet tall and wide, ideal for woodland edges, borders, and naturalized plantings.
• Adaptable & Hardy: Thrives in average to dry soils in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8.
• Low-Maintenance Native: Easy to grow and excellent for pollinator gardens and ecological landscapes.

Perfect for woodland gardens, meadows, and native borders, Symphyotrichum cordifolium provides soft fall color and essential support for late-season pollinators.