Aster – Large-Leafed
Aster macrophyllus
| Family | Aster (Asteraceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Habitat | Trails, edge of forest |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 1-4′ |
| Flower | Open clusters of white to lavender flowers on top of the plant. Petals form rays from a central disk which is yellow but turns red with age. |
| Leaf | Leaves are long-stalked, large (4-8″ wide) and decrease in size up the stem. Upper leaves are stalkless. |
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