Description

Symphyotrichum ericoides, commonly called heath aster, is a native plant that typically occurs in open rocky woods, prairies and along roads and railroads. A bushy, somewhat compact plant with many-branched stems which typically grows 1′ to 3′ tall. Small, daisy-like flowers (1/2″ across) are borne in profusion in spreading, often one-sided, dense sprays (racemes) in late summer to early fall. – Missouri Botanic Garden

Height: 2-3 ft

Sun: Sun

Water: Medium to dry

Bloom color: White

Bloom time: September, October