| Description | Woods Asters is a compact series of Asters with good mildew resistance, compact growth and a range of colors. |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average, prefers moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | red, pink, blue, light blue, purple, white |
| Leaves | basal leaves heart shaped, coarsely toothed |
| Dimensions | 8-12 inches, compact mounds |
| Propagation | division, cuttings |
| Cultivar Origin | Selected by Ed Wood of Portland, Oregon. He apparently was a passionate apple breeder, but worked on these on the side. They were introduced after his death by Lynn Caton. (from North Creek Nursery web site) |
| Misc Facts | I have seen four different genus names listed for this plant.(syn Aster x. dumosus, Aster novae-belgii, Aster dumosus), new scientific name syn. Symphyotrichum cordifolium. |
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