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Eastern Silver Aster
Symphyotrichum concolor
In the United States:
Native
· also called eastern silvery aster, silvery aster, eastern silver American-aster
Late-season nectar and pollen source visited by honeybees and other pollinators when most flowers have faded. Produces clusters of rose-purple ray flowers on wand-like stems from September into November. Prefers sandy or loamy well-drained soils, tolerates drought, and has no notable management quirks for beekeepers.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | September–November |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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