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Common Name: Stiff-leaved Aster
Full sun, moderately dry to dry moisture level, sandy or rocky soil. 1-1.5 ft. height, blooms in fall, lavender blue flowers, self-sows readily.
Germination Code: A
Native Region: Concentrated in Blue Ridge Province and Cumberland Plateau
Showy flowers. Low maintenance. Attracts butterflies.
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