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Western Aster
Symphyotrichum ascendens
In the United States:
Native
· also called long-leaved aster, Pacific aster
Late-summer blooming perennial visited by native bees and butterflies for nectar and pollen. Provides forage in grasslands and disturbed sites when other flowers decline. Grows in loamy soils.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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