Aster Elliottii
Best tall perennial for gardeners wanting late-season color in boggy areas.
These towering spikes provide a dramatic, late-season splash of color when the rest of your garden is fading. While their impressive six-to-eight-foot height demands a bit of vertical planning, they are the ultimate low-maintenance solution for boggy spots that leave other plants struggling.
$9.94
Who it's for
- Budget-conscious landscapers establishing large perennial patches efficiently
- Gardeners supporting late-season pollinators with vibrant autumn color
- Pond owners managing boggy soil or shallow water edges
Who should skip it
- Impatient planters seeking immediate visual impact and lush foliage
- Minimalist gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants that stay put
- Shady garden owners lacking consistent direct sunlight exposure
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
High-impact blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Bog Adaptability
Thrives in saturated soil conditions where many other perennials struggle.
Vertical Impact
Impressive height creates a dramatic architectural statement in any pond landscape.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides essential late-season color when most garden plants have finished blooming.
Maintenance Ease
Robust growth habits require minimal intervention for consistent, healthy performance.
Hardiness Range
Reliable winter survival across a broad spectrum of temperate climate zones.
Key Specs
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Maximum recommended zone
Zone 11
Plant Height
36 - 48 inches
Plant Spread
24 - 36 inches
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Flowers
Showy
Flower Color
Lavender
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Aquarium Placement
Marginal
Growth Rate
Fast
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