Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Ideal'
Heart-leaf Aster
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, rock garden |
| Height | 24" to 39" / 60cm to 100cm |
| Spread | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |