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.