Symphyotrichum subulatum
(Eastern Saltmarsh Aster)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Eastern Saltmarsh Aster, Eastern Annual Saltmarsh Aster, Annual Saltmarsh Aster, Aster Weed
    Synonyms: Aster subulatus
      Lifespan: Annual
      Zones: N/A
      Type: Forb
      Bloom Time: August - November
      Status: Native
      Range:

    Symphyotrichum subulatum, or Eastern Saltmarsh Aster, is native to the eastern coastal states from Texas up to Maine, as well as the Great Lakes states . It is an annual that grows in moist areas, like marshes and swamps, particularly those high in salt content. It blooms from late summer into fall, with small purple flowers.

    This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.


    We have a special Aster ID chart that you can access here. More species will be added to it as time allows:
    Symphyotrichum (Aster) ID chart

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