Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Calico aster
 
Lovely, sweet, white flowers adorn the long stems of this bushy woodland perennial. The purple-red centers of the blooms add contrast and color a shade garden.
 
The common name, Calico Aster, comes from the varied colors as the blossoms mature at different times. This aster is an important one for native bees that have a short proboscis (tongue), as its nectar tubes are much shorter than others, serving as a valuable energy source for these short-tongued insects. 
 
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