species 11,194 observations
Alpine Aster
Aster alpinus
Field notes
Aster alpinus, the alpine aster or blue alpine daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the mountains of Europe (including the Alps), with a subspecies native to Canada and the United States. This herbaceous perennial has purple, pink, white or blue flowers in summer.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Peppered Moth, Wormwood Pug, Satyr Pug Moth, Long-winged Shade
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Common Branded Skipper, Red Admiral, Painted Lady
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.