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Lance-leaved Aster
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Lance-leaved Aster

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
In the United States: Native · also called panicled aster, white panicled aster

Late-season perennial providing nectar and pollen for honeybees and other pollinators when few other sources remain. Spreads vigorously by rhizomes in moist open habitats such as meadows and riparian areas. Flowers in branched panicles with white ray florets.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) July–October
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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