species 1,382 observations

Smaller White Snakeroot

Ageratina aromatica

Field notes

Ageratina aromatica, also known as lesser snakeroot and small-leaved white snakeroot, is a North American species of plants in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread and common across much of the eastern and southern United States from Louisiana to Massachusetts, as far inland as Kentucky and Ohio.

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20 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp, Eight-toothed Cuckoo Leaf-cutter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Common Buckeye 20

Children

Hammock Snakeroot

Range

United States

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
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.