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Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pilosum (Frost aster)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pilosum (Willd.) Nesom

Frost aster, Hairy white oldfield aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Aster pilosus

USDA Symbol: SYPIP3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The stems, branches and often the leaves of this stout, leafy, much-branched aster are frequently covered with white hairs. The leaves are stiff and narrow, and the flower heads are scattered throughout the upper half of the 3 ft. perennial. Showy, white ray flowers surround yellow disks.

 

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NE , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: BC , ON , QC
Native Distribution: ME to Ont. & s.e. MN, s. to n. FL, LA & e. KS
Native Habitat: Dry or mesic thickets & clearings
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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: Sow seeds, 5/8 deep, outside in fall or provide cold stratification. Also propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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