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White Heath Aster
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White Heath Aster

Symphyotrichum pilosum
In the United States: Native · also called Frost Aster, Hairy White Oldfield Aster

Late-season nectar and pollen source for honeybees and other bees. Blooms from late summer into fall on bushy stems; tolerates dry or disturbed soils and can spread readily in open sites.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
Duration~45 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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