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Symphyotrichum dumosum var. dumosum (L.) Nesom

Bushy aster, Rice button aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Aster dumosus

USDA Symbol: SYDUD2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This bushy, broadly branched perennial grows1-3 ft. high and bears many small, bract-like leaves. The main leaves are linear and the small flowers are pale blue, lavender or white. The inflorescence in large and open, with many spreading branches.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MS , NC , NH , NJ , OK , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
Canada: NB , ON
Native Distribution: Coastal plain from s.w. ME to FL & LA & n. to AR & w. KY; also local in Great Lakes area
Native Habitat: Dry to wet, old fields & open woods
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Description: Not Available
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Symphyotrichum dumosum var. dumosum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Symphyotrichum dumosum var. dumosum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Symphyotrichum dumosum var. dumosum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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