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Symphyotrichum grandiflorum
Symphyotrichum grandiflorum (L.) G.L. Nesom
Largeflower Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster grandiflorus, Lasallea grandiflora, Virgulus grandiflorus
USDA Symbol: SYGR5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: NC , VAValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Symphyotrichum grandiflorum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Symphyotrichum grandiflorum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Symphyotrichum grandiflorum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-20Research By: