Symphyotrichum ericoides [sold as Heath Aster]
Heath Aster

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 Flower Notes:
Small, daisy-like flowers are on spreading, often one-sided, dense racemes. Flowers are usually white, but infrequently blue or pink. Centers are yellow.
 Foliage Notes:
Distinctive leaves (3" long) are narrow (1/4" wide), rigid, and linear.
 Stem Notes:
Many-branched stems typically grow 1' to 3' tall.
 Fruit Notes:
Small, dry, one-seeded fruits called achenes.
 Ultimate Height:
1-3' feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1-1.5' feet
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