Syn. Symphyotrichum cordifolius ‘Silver Spray’
 
Asteraceae
Hardy Perennial 
Sun to part shade
Ht. 1.2m
1L recycled plastic pot 
 
A beautiful clumping perennial Aster, perfect for your cutting garden.   Flowers in March (early autumn) with tall voluminous plumes of dainty mauve daisy flowers.  Though they prefer a sunny spot with good drainage, they are tolerant of heavier soils and light shade.  Best divided every few years to multiply and maintain vigour.   
 
Notes on cutting
 
For a multitude of lighter shorter stems cut back in spring, or for fewer heavier, taller stems leave to their own devices.  The flower stems benefit from some good support - Though I do enjoy the interesting shaped stems created by a good flop!
Best cut when 20% of flowers are open on the spray.