Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

calico aster, farewell-summer
Family

Asteraceae

Leaf Arrangement

alternate

Leaf Attachment

sessile

Leaf Margin

serrate

Leaf Type

simple

Leaf Shape

elliptic, lanceolate

Growth Form

forb

Flower Color

blue, purple, white

Flower Petals

many

Flower Month

August - October

Milky Sap

No

Armed/Unarmed

Unarmed

Origin

native

Lifespan

perennial


Wetland Class

FAC

Wetland Coefficient of Conservatism

4

Field Characters

Like Symphyotrichum prealtum but stems smooth, hairs on leaf veins only.

Habitat

Fields, sandy and moist boggy areas, thickets.