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Asteraceae
Symphyotrichum

not marked as a favorite taxon Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Nuttall) Nesom. Common name: Eastern Aromatic Aster, Shale-barren Aster. Phenology: Late Sep-Nov (-Jan). Habitat: Rock outcrops and dry woodlands over limestone, calcareous shale, calcareous prairies Distribution: New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Montana, south to sc. Virginia, w. North Carolina, nc. Alabama, n. Mississippi, Texas, and New Mexico.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, FNA20, Il, K1, K4, NS, Pa, POWO, Tn, Va, Nesom (1994a); = Aster oblongifolius Nuttall — C, F, GrPl, NcTx, Oh3, RAB, S, Tx, W; = Lasallea oblongifolia (Nutt.) Semple & Brouillet — Semple & Brouillet (1980a); = Virgulus oblongifolius (Nutt.) Reveal & Keener; > Aster oblongifolius Nuttall var. angustatus Shinners — G, SE1; > Aster oblongifolius Nuttall var. orientis Shinners — WV. Basionym: Aster oblongifolius Nuttall 1818

Links to other floras: = Symphyotrichum oblongifolium - FNA20

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Height: 3 ft.

plant sale text: One of our finest native asters, aromatic American-aster has a densely mounded form. In October, each plant is profusely covered with light purple flowers that have bright yellow centers. One loveable characteristic of this plant is its ability to tolerate less than ideal planting conditions including lean soils and dry sites. Its late bloom time also helps to extend the garden's beauty and provide resources for fall pollinators.

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native range: eastern & central U.S.