Panicled Aster
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (formerly Aster lanceolatus) |
Other common names:
Lance-leaved Aster, White Panicle Aster
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Other scientific names:
Aster lanceolatus, Aster hesperius, Aster paniculatus, Aster simplex
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French names:
Aster simple
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Family:
Composite Family (Asteraceae)
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Group:
Asters
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Distinctive features:
Open spreading form. Dead stem leaves very curly.
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Similar species:
Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides)
Frost Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) - Stem very hairy, resembles frost (although there is a variety that is not hairy!).
Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)
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Flowers:
Summer, Autumn; White; 7 or more parts (petals); 1-2cm in diameter. Ray flowers: 16-47, usually white. Disc flowers: 20-40, whitish to yellowish, turning purple. Flowers spread out, not on one side of the stem.
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Leaves:
Alternate, Simple, Entire; Long and narrow, lance-shaped. Dead leaves along the stem tend to be very curly, as in a spiral. Lower leaves usually gone by flowering. The biggest leaves are in the upper middle of the stem.
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Height:
Up to 100 cm (39 in)
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Habitat:
Forests, Fields and Open Areas, Meadows; Moist low areas, open or forested.
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Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun
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Lifespan:
Perennial.
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Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 456
Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 94
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Native/Non-native:
Native
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Status:
Common.
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Notes:
A very common Aster. Identify it by the curly dead leaves.
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Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: lanceolatus: lance-shaped
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Photographs:
234 photographs available, of which 15 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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