Symphyotrichum ericoides Pink Star Hymenocallis we recommend caging the trunk

we recommend caging the trunk in the fall and filling the cage with shredded leaves for winter protection

this spectacular selection of the East Coast native goldenrod (Illinois south to Mississippi) has found its way into the finest gardens of England and Europe

When you use the much more accurate Flora of Taiwan key

The hairy leaves clothe the upright 6' tall stems that are topped with spectacular purple-and-white velvety flowers from late summer until frost in fall

seedlings are not a problem from Zone 7b north

Symphyotrichum ericoides Pink Star Hymenocallis we recommend caging the trunk(aka: Aster ericoides) Symphyotrichum 'Pink Star' is a Dutch selection of our North American native Symphyotrichum ericoides that has been one of the most superb asters in our garden trials. Native to most of the eastern US, Symphyotrichum ericoides is incredibly tolerant of dry, sunny conditions. 'Pink Star' aster makes an airy looking dense mound of small, narrow leaves to 2' tall x 3' wide. In late summer (August and September), the clump is