Synonym

Aster cordifolius L.;A. cordifolius var. sagittifolius (Wedem. ex Willd.) A.G.Jones;A. sagittifolius Wedem. ex Willd.

Meaning of Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum: from the Greek symphyos (growing together) and thrix (hair); cordifolium: heart-shaped leaf

Native Plant

Yes

Life Form

Perennial Herb

Flowering Period

Summer-Fall

Physiographic Province

  ☑ Piedmont  ☑ Coastal Plain

Habitat

Wooded slopes and rock outcrops, meadows, roadsides; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain

State Status

Uncommon (S3)

Piedmont Status

Uncommon (S3)

Coastal Plain Status

Rare, Extremely (S1)

Global Status

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Federal Status

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Invasive

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Invasive Watchlist

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Additional Info

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