Aromatic aster is a native perennial wildflower that grows from 1–3 feet tall. The aster’s rigid stems branch out from the base, giving it a bushy appearance. The name derives from the balsam-like scent when stems are crushed or broken.
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Sugerencias de identificación
Each composite flower head is subtended by bracts that resemble the leaves. Aromatic Aster can be distinguished from other Symphyotrichum species because its flowers are over 1 in across and have more than 20 colorful petals (ray florets).
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Aromatic aster is an adaptable, easy to grow ground cover for dry, sunny locations. It creates showy mounds of blooms in fall and is excellent for native landscape gardens. Asters will grow on disturbed sites and can be used for wildlife habitat restoration. A tea made from the roots of asters has been used to treat fevers.
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ATRIBUTOS
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The oblong leaves are .5-2 in. by .5 in. and have no leaf stalk (sessile), progressing singly and becoming smaller up the stem.
Flores
Flowers of the Aromatic aster appear in fall (September-November); they are composite flowers at least 1 in. across with 20-35 purple to violet ray flowers along their edges and yellow disk flowers within the center.
Frutas
Fruits are achenes. They are slightly ribbed and with tufts of hair that aid in wind dispersal.
Tiempo de floración
Blooming between August and October
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