10/2023 München, Germany

symphyotrichum laeve

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Familyasteraceae

Orderasterales

Trivial nameSmooth blue aster

Blossom colorpurple

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxisalternate

Symphyotrichum laeve, commonly known as smooth blue aster, is a native North American perennial. It boasts clusters of small, daisy-like flowers with blue to lavender rays and yellow centers. This aster species blooms in late summer to fall, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. It thrives in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to meadows, adding a splash of color to late-season landscapes.

Plants in the asteraceae family

Scorzoneroides autumnalis