Hairy Aster Plant Profile

Hairy Aster Plant Profile

Hairy Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) is native throughout the eastern half of the United States. It is a perennial wildflower with small daisy-like flowers running along tall stems. The stems have a hairy texture—hence the common name.

It’s other common names include Frost Aster, Awl Aster, Steelweed, and Hairy White Oldfield Aster.

Hairy Aster blooms from summer into fall and is hardy to zones 3 to 9.

It grows best in full sun. It thrives in disturbed soils such as along roadways. It is also salt-resistant and drought-tolerant.

Hairy Aster is visited by many kinds of pollinators. Its seeds are also a winter food source for songbirds.

If left to go to seed, it will self-sow easily. It is low-maintenance and requires no fertilizing or other care.

Hairy Aster: You Can Grow That!

 

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