| Family | Aster (Asteraceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer |
| Habitat | Dry, fields, meadows, roadsides |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Biennial or Perennial |
| Height | 1-3′ |
| Flower | These are conspicuous flowers with a large flower head 2-3″ wide with a brown button-like domed center. Petals are often darker near the base. |
| Leaf | Leaves are slender, toothless, and very hairy. They are 2-7″ long. |
| Notes | Stems are very hairy, erect, and stout. goldfinches and house finches enjoy the seeds. |
