Aster cordifolius
Family
Asteraceae
Common Name(s)
Blue wood aster
Synonyms
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Flowering Time
August to October
Fruit/Seed Maturation Sign
Pappus expands, achenes turn black
Fruit/Seed Collection Dates
October; achenes persist on plant for several weeks
Notes
Experimental seed addition in a small field study resulted in establishment in 46-83% of plots after three years (Brudvig et al. 2011). Produces many wind dispersed seeds (Barkely 1986, Gleason and Cronquist 1991).
A beautiful fall addition to a restoration!
Seed Cleaning
None required
Storage
Dry
Restoration Potential
Proven performer