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Asteraceae
Symphyotrichum

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: NY, WI, MN, and MT, south to sc. VA, w. NC, nc. AL, n. MS, TX, and NM.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

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



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