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Flat-Topped Aster
Doellingeria umbellata
In the United States:
Native
· also called tall flat-topped white aster, parasol whitetop, tall white aster
Late-summer perennial that supplies nectar and pollen to honeybees and other foragers during a key period for building stores before winter. Blooms in flat-topped clusters of small white flowers in moist to wet soils and spreads by rhizomes. Attracts a range of bees including honeybees that collect both nectar and pollen.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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