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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Family
Asteraceae
Common Name(s)
Side-flowered aster, Calico aster
Synonyms
Aster lateriflorus
Flowering Time
August to September
Fruit/Seed Maturation Sign
Pappus expands
Fruit/Seed Collection Dates
Start early October; achenes persist on plant for several weeks
Notes

Transplants in a field study had 16% survival after 7 years (Mottl et al. 2006); however, this species self-sows (Mottl et al. 2006), so even a small number of surviving individuals may lead to an established population.

Seed output high; vegetative spread low (Barkely 1986, Gleason and Cronquist 1991).

Seed Cleaning
None required
Storage
Dry
Restoration Potential
Proven performer