Late Purple Aster (Symphyotrichum Patens) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Symphyotrichum patens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States, known for its graceful arching stems and showy blue-purple flowers blooming late summer to fall.