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Eaton's Aster
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Eaton's Aster

Symphyotrichum bracteolatum
In the United States: Native · also called Eaton's aster, bracted aster

Late-summer blooming perennial of moist to wet sunny sites such as stream banks and ditches. Provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators when many other sources have finished. Rhizomatous habit allows spread in suitable wet habitats.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) July–August
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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