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Engelmann's Aster
Symphyotrichum engelmannii
In the United States:
Native
Late-season perennial aster providing nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators into early fall. Blooms in open montane woods and clearings with white or pinkish ray flowers. Supports late-foraging insects where other resources decline.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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