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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum is often confused with:
Symphyotrichum pilosum Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pringlei
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Viola hastata Viola hastata
Rhododendron arborescens Rhododendron arborescens
Viola arvensis

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Common Name(s):

Description

Wildlife Value: Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteroides, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) placata, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, and Colletes simulans.

Compare this Plant to: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, Symphyotrichum pilosum, Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

Cultivars / Varieties:
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#bees#wildlife plant#nectar plant#native bees#specialized bees#highly beneficial coastal plants#woodland#pollinator plant
 
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Dan Mullen CC BY-SA 4.0
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Andrey Zharkikh CC BY 4.0
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Kerry Woods CC BY-SA 4.0
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Disk flowers Macroscopic Solutions CC BY-NC 4.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#bees#wildlife plant#nectar plant#native bees#specialized bees#highly beneficial coastal plants#woodland#pollinator plant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Symphyotricum
    Species:
    lateriflorum
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Native Plant
    Perennial
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Woodland
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Specialized Bees