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Panicled Aster, White Panicle Aster, White Field Aster, Narrow Leaf Aster, Willow Aster
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Aster simplex, A. lanceolatus, A. paniculatus)
Full to part sun, moderately wet to medium moisture, tolerant of a wide range of soils including clay, acidic to neutral pH. 2-5 feet height, blooms in fall, white flowers which are occasionally violet tinged, spreads aggressively by both re-seeding and by rhizomes.
Germination Code: A
Native Region: Scattered statewide
Panicled Aster is a common, widespread species, occurring in all states of the continental U.S. It is one of our most aggressive asters, spreading by rhizomes and re-seeding to form colonies. However, if you have sufficient space or need plants for a moist meadow, shoreline restoration or large rain garden, this plant has a lot to offer. A profusion of white flowers can light up the landscape, especially in hard-to-grow places. Although aggressive, it generally will not out compete other plant species. Native habitats include disturbed areas, roadside ditches, fence rows, pastures and abandoned fields. Attracts a wide range of pollinators, including many species of bees, moths, wasps, and butterflies.