Symphyotrichum ericoides or Aster ericoides (Heath Aster) River & Stream Warrior Plants Beloved by pollinators for its

Beloved by pollinators for its late season bloom

Not a common plant by any means

Photo 1 By: By Linda N

This plant is a host for the Black Swallowtail

Black Oak can be used as a featured specimen shade tree

Symphyotrichum ericoides or Aster ericoides (Heath Aster) River & Stream Warrior Plants Beloved by pollinators for itsThis species is planned to be ready in July or August. Heath Aster can be found in prairies and savannas in mesic to dry soils. It explodes into clouds of tiny white flowers all along its stems in August and blooms into October. Heath Aster has needle like foliage and a bushy to sprawling habit. Asters are key pollinator plants that provide a welcome source of late season nectar. Numerous moths use them as larval hosts. Sun Exposure Savanna Prairie