Panicled Aster
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
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Panicled Aster is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 3–5 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 3–5 ft
- Spread
- 2–4 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; wet meadow; late-season nectar; naturalized planting
- Wildlife Value
- Pearl Crescent butterfly; other aster-associated species
Panicled Aster grows best in full sun or part shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 3–5 ft tall and 2–4 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Pearl Crescent butterfly; other aster-associated species. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, wet meadow, late-season nectar, naturalized planting.
Good to know: Can compete well and suppress invasives.