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Showy Aster
Symphyotrichum conspicuum
In the United States:
Native
· also called Showy Aster
Late-season aster providing nectar and pollen to honeybees and other pollinators in fall when few other sources remain. Flowers attract bees with accessible disk florets. Grows in open, sunny sites and supports late-season foraging without major management issues.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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