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Hairy White Oldfield Aster

symphyotrichum pilosum

The Hairy White Oldfield Aster is a beautiful flower that blooms in late summer and early fall. Its white petals and yellow center attract many pollinators like butterflies and bees!

Habitat: It commonly grows in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides.

Appearance

The Hairy White Oldfield Aster has numerous small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers, clustered along its very hairy stems. Its lance-shaped leaves are also noticeably hairy, giving the plant a fuzzy appearance that distinguishes it from other asters.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusSymphyotrichum
Hairy White Oldfield Aster
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Hairy White Oldfield Aster

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Rarity

Common

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

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Interesting facts

Its late blooms are a critical snack bar, fueling bees and butterflies before winter.

Sometimes called "Frost Aster" as it keeps blooming even after the first autumn frosts!

The name "Aster" comes from a Greek word meaning "star," just like its charming flowers!

This tough plant is often a pioneer, growing in poor soil where others struggle.

Special abilities

Ability

Fuzzy Armor

Hairy White Oldfield Aster has densely hairy stems and leaves that help protect it from hungry insects and water loss.

Ability

Late Bloomer Power

Hairy White Oldfield Aster blooms late into fall, providing vital nectar for pollinators when other food sources are scarce.

Ability

Root Spreader

Hairy White Oldfield Aster can spread easily through underground stems (rhizomes) to colonize open or disturbed areas quickly.

Ability

Wind Rider Seeds

Hairy White Oldfield Aster has tiny seeds with fluffy parachutes that let them float on the wind to new spots.

Measurements & details

Height
30-120 cm
Spread
30-90 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Late_summer_fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits its numerous flowers for nectar and pollen in late autumn.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

One of many native bees that pollinate its late-season blooms.

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Young plants and foliage are occasionally browsed by hungry deer.

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Adult butterflies feed on its nectar as they migrate south.

Traits

Also known as

Hairy AsterOldfield AsterPilosum Aster

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Safety

Danger

0/5 · No known danger

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Hairy White Oldfield Aster?

30-120 cm

How wide does Hairy White Oldfield Aster spread?

30-90 cm

How big are the flowers on Hairy White Oldfield Aster?

1-2 cm

When does Hairy White Oldfield Aster bloom?

Late_summer_fall

Is Hairy White Oldfield Aster edible?

No

Is Hairy White Oldfield Aster toxic?

None

What is Hairy White Oldfield Aster's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Hairy White Oldfield Aster pollinated?

Insect

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