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Late Purple Aster
Symphyotrichum patens
In the United States:
Native
· also called Clasping Aster, Spreading Aster, Late Purple
Provides important late-season nectar and pollen for honey bees and other pollinators after most other flowers have faded. Blooms August through October on a perennial with graceful arching stems. Tolerates a range of well-drained soils including dry or rocky conditions.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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