Symphyotrichum hesperium (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve

Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum hesperium (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Symphyotrichum Nees/ Symphyotrichum hesperium (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve

<i>Symphyotrichum hesperium</i> (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve
General Information
Usda SymbolSYHE2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsSYHE2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Symphyotrichum hesperium (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.4
pH, Minimum5.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum32
Precipitation, Minimum12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound700000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Symphyotrichum hesperium</i> (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve

<i>Symphyotrichum hesperium</i> (A. Gray) Á. Löve & D. Löve

[Plant Index] [Site Map]