Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snowflurry' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Astereae Subtribe: Symphyotrichinae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Synonym(s): Aster ericoides
English name: Heath aster 'Snowflurry
Zone: California
References for the genus
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 1 pag. 132022. Symphyotrichum
- Flora of North America. Symphyotrichum
- Review of the taxonomy of Aster sensu lato (Asteraceae: Astereae), emphasizing the New World species, Nesom, Guy L. Phytologia 1994 Vol. 77 pag. 141-297. Address
- The names Aster ericoides and A. multiflorus, S. F. Blake. Rhodora 1930 Vol. 32(379) pag. 136-140. JStor
- The taxonomy of Aster section Multiflori (Asteraceae): I. Nomenclatural review and formal presentation of taxa, Almut G. Jones. Rhodora 1978 Vol. 80(823) pag. 319-357. JStor
- Flora of North America. Symphyotrichum
- Review of the taxonomy of Aster sensu lato (Asteraceae: Astereae), emphasizing the New World species, Nesom, Guy L. Phytologia 1994 Vol. 77 pag. 141-297. Address
- The names Aster ericoides and A. multiflorus, S. F. Blake. Rhodora 1930 Vol. 32(379) pag. 136-140. JStor
- The taxonomy of Aster section Multiflori (Asteraceae): I. Nomenclatural review and formal presentation of taxa, Almut G. Jones. Rhodora 1978 Vol. 80(823) pag. 319-357. JStor
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: average
Flowering time from September until October
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: average
Flowering time from September until October
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-10 weeks.
The average seed weight is 763,4 per gram (0,00131g).
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
The average seed weight is 763,4 per gram (0,00131g).
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
This plant is available from the following nurseries
- Pépinières Travers (Aster ericoides 'Snowflurry')
- Senteurs du Quercy (Aster ericoides)
- Senteurs du Quercy (Aster ericoides f. prostratus)
- Jardin d'Adoué (Aster ericoides 'Blue Wonder')
- Jardin d'Adoué (Aster ericoides 'Pink Star')
- Jardin d'Adoué (Aster ericoides 'Hug')
- Jardin d'Adoué (Aster ericoides f prostratus 'Snow Flurry')
Experiences in the garden
27-11-13A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
11-03-16 6x Dead plant because of watering problem: JTz3.