Symphyotrichum urophyllum

Photo Credit: 
James Carris

An erect white aster that is often taller than surroundings. Found in old fields, roadsides and openings in forests. See Botphoto.info for ID & more info.

Seedling

Symphyotrichum urophyllum seedling
The first true leaves already have long petioles and are starting to show the arrow shape of mature basal leaves. Cotyledons are rounded ovals.
R. Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Solidago 18(4)

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
arrow-leaved aster
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy

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