Common Name
Thin-leaf late purple aster
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Additional Info
Wildlife value: Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support the specialized bees. Nuthatches, towhees, goldfinches, cardinals, and chickadees all feed on the seeds of aster species throughout the winter
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
112
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
33