{"product_id":"elliots-aster-symphyotrichum-elliottii","title":"Elliott's Aster (Symphyotrichum elliottii)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOne of our tallest asters perennial asters 4-6+ feet, flowering in late autumn, with many \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3\/4\" wide lavender to blue flowers. Large basal leaves and one or more upright main stems.  Propagates by short rhizomes, gradually forming colonies. Found in much of Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Habitat: \u003c\/strong\u003e Fields and open woodlands with average to wetter soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:  \u003c\/strong\u003eWater daily for 2 weeks to establish; will grow best in  moist soil, and flower best with abundant sunlight. Spreads by rhizomes slowly. Can trim branches to ground after flowering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros: \u003c\/strong\u003eTall and densely flowering with attractive blooms, makes a handsome backdrop in a wildflower garden. Great for single or group planting. Attracts native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers only in Autumn (like many Asters). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNeeds some moisture;  may decline if soil dries out. Taller than most wildflowers, may require support during heavy bloom to keep main stems upright.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DCFNPS Pop-up Native Plant Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51656218739001,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/4162\/1049\/files\/elliott.jpg?v=1767387535","url":"https:\/\/store.dade.fnpschapters.org\/products\/elliots-aster-symphyotrichum-elliottii","provider":"DCFNPS Pop-up Native Plant Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}