| 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. |
