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Aster uliginosus Plant Care
Felicia uliginosa (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) Grau
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Solidago uliginosa, or bog goldenrod, is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is found in eastern Canada (from Nunavut to Newfoundland and Manitoba) and the eastern United States (Great Lakes, Northeast, and Appalachian Mountains as far south as northeastern Georgia. There are historical reports of the species growing in Alabama, but these populations appear now to have been extirpated).
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Aster uliginosus?
Aster uliginosus grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Aster uliginosus Native To?
What Is the Aster uliginosus?
Aster uliginosus (Felicia uliginosa) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Felicia genus. Aster uliginosus is native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States.
Aster uliginosus displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Aster uliginosus produces daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, white, or purple.
What Light Does the Aster uliginosus Need?
Aster uliginosus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Aster uliginosus?
Well-draining sandy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Aster uliginosus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Aster uliginosus?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Aster uliginosus?
Aster uliginosus can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to journal of south african botany plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Aster uliginosus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Aster uliginosus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Aster uliginosus?
Aster uliginosus is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Aster uliginosus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Felicia genus — compare its care with other Felicia species on PlantoScan.
Felicia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Aster uliginosus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Felicia Species
Other Felicia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Felicia uliginosa (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) Grau, family Asteraceae (first published in Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 432 (1973)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Aster uliginosus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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