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Asteraceae
Symphyotrichum

Symphyotrichum laeve (Linnaeus) Á. Löve & D. Löve. Common name: Smooth Blue Aster. Phenology: Sep-Oct. Habitat: Mesic hardwood forests. Distribution: NS west to MB, south to GA, LA, and OK.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Il, Mi; = Aster laevis L. — Oh3; = Aster laevis L. var. laevis — C, G, GrPl, RAB, SE1, W; = Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. laeve — Ar, FNA20, NE, Pa, Tn, Va, Nesom (1994a); > Aster falcidens E.S.Burgess — S; > Aster laevis L. — S; >< Aster laevis L. — F, Tat, WV; > Aster steeleorum Shinners — F, WV; < Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve — NY; < Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. laeve — K4. Basionym: Aster laevis L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Symphyotrichum laeve var. laeve - FNA20

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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Horticultural Information

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Height: 2-4 ft.

plant sale text: Smooth Blue American-aster brings rich color to the garden in the fall and has small, but brilliant, purple flowers with yellow centers on loose, tall stems. The bluish-green leaves of this aster are smooth to the touch and slightly glossy. Virtually pest-free, this beautiful native perennial will attract a variety of butterflies and bees to your fall garden.

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native range: eastern North America



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