species 7,521 observations
Aromatic Aster
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
Field notes
Supports All
380
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pearl Crescent, Isabella Tiger Moth, Peppered Moth, Satyr Pug Moth
78
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Drury's Long-horned Bee, Hairy-banded Mining Bee, Cloudy-winged Mining Bee
26
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Ophiomyia quinta, Calycomyza promissa
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Pitted Mason Wasp, Tufted Globetail, Carolinian Elegant, Scaly Bee Fly
21
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Transverse-banded Flower Fly, Black-shouldered Drone Fly, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly
252
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Epicauta oregona
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.