| Family |
Aster (Asteraceae) |
| Bloom |
Summer, fall |
| Habitat |
Meadows, roadsides, deciduous forest |
| Status |
Native |
| Cycle |
Perennial |
| Height |
1-3′ |
| Flower |
Flowers form tight, flat-topped clusters 2-4″ wide. Clusters are made up of tiny flowers 1/4″ wide each with 5 petals. |
| Leaf |
Leaves are narrow, finely divided, fern-like feathery leaves about 6″ long. They increase in size from top to bottom. They have a strong aroma. |
| Notes |
This is a common wildflower in open fields and along roadsides. Stems are smooth or covered with white fuzz. |