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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.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~45 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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