Symphyotrichum ericoides Pink Star Erigeron Schmid indicates that this form

Schmid indicates that this form arrived in Japan from China in the 1800s

5' tall x 6' wide evergreen specimen

it has grown equally well in the cold Midwest

The vase (spathe) is home to a 3' purple spadix that sits atop a 2' speckled petiole

Some leaves have saw-toothed edges to the leaves

Symphyotrichum ericoides Pink Star Erigeron Schmid indicates that this form(aka: Aster ericoides) Symphyotrichum 'Pink Star' is a Dutch selection of our North American native Symphyotrichum ericoides that has been one of the most superb asters in our garden trials. Native to most of the eastern US, Symphyotrichum ericoides is incredibly tolerant of dry, sunny conditions. 'Pink Star' aster makes an airy looking dense mound of small, narrow leaves to 2' tall x 3' wide. In late summer (August and September), the clump is