Eastern silver American-aster
Symphyotrichum concolor, also known as the Eastern silver aster, is a wildflower that is native to the eastern United States and the Bahamas.
It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 32 inches tall.
The Eastern silver aster is a fire-adapted species that is found in well-drained, sunny habitats.
It is adaptable to growing conditions as long as the soil does not hold water for extended periods.
The Eastern silver aster typically blooms in the fall, but it may also bloom in the summer and early winter. Its many flowers provide nectar for a variety of butterflies. The flower buds have purple pubescent bracts.
The Eastern silver aster is rare and declining in New England. Development, fire suppression, and natural succession are identified as potential threats to this plant