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Common Blue Wood Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
In the United States:
Native
· also called heart-leaved aster, blue wood aster, The Peak Aster
Late-summer to fall bloomer offering nectar and pollen to honey bees and other pollinators in woodland edges and clearings. Flowers gradually over several weeks in branched panicles; plants may self-seed readily and benefit from cutting back after bloom.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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