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Prairie Aster
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Prairie Aster

Symphyotrichum falcatum
In the United States: Native · also called White Prairie Aster, Western Heath Aster

Late summer to fall blooming perennial that supplies nectar and pollen to honey bees during a key pre-winter period. Grows in full sun on prairie and open sites.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) July–November
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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