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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum is often confused with:: Symphyotrichum pilosum
Plants that fill a similar niche:: Solidago uliginosa; Monarda punctata; Solidago speciosa

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:

Tags:

#bees #fall flowers #white flowers #wildlife plant #native perennial #nectar plant #native bees #specialized bees #highly beneficial coastal plants #NC native #woodland #pollinator plant #NC Native 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 #fall flowers #white flowers #wildlife plant #native perennial #nectar plant #native bees #specialized bees #highly beneficial coastal plants #NC native #woodland #pollinator plant #NC Native Pollinator Plant

Attributes:
Genus:

Symphyotricum

Species:

lateriflorum

Family:

Asteraceae

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Wildlife Value:

Attracts bees

Whole Plant Traits:
Plant Type:

Native Plant

Perennial

Habit/Form:

Clumping

Cultural Conditions:
NC Region:

Coastal

Mountains

Piedmont

Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Flowers:
Flower Color:

White

Flower Bloom Time:

Fall

Leaves:
Leaf Color:

Green

Hairs Present:

No

Stem:
Stem Is Aromatic:

No

Landscape:
Landscape Location:

Woodland

Landscape Theme:

Pollinator Garden

Attracts:

Butterflies

Pollinators

Specialized Bees