Life Span
Perennial
Type
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Number of Varieties
1
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40000
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Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9 -5
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Where to Plant?
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-