species 21,415 observations
Smooth Blue Aster
Symphyotrichum laeve
Field notes
Supports All
413
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Landryia impositella, Bucculatrix staintonella, Pearl Crescent, Isabella Tiger Moth
89
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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
33
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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
Greater Sage-Grouse, Western Calligrapher, Ruffed Grouse, Four-banded Stink Bug Wasp
19
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Woodland Skipper, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly
269
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Epicauta oregona
1
Children
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
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.