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by maggie
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butterfly friendly
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bee friendly
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bird friendly

Stiff Aster

Ionactis linariifolius

Showy flowers and drought tolerance, make this a desirable plant. Numerous short stems with a mound of flowers. Colors range from deep lavender, pinks, whites and blue, with a yellow central disk. It prefers acid soils in mixed woods of hickory, pine, and oak, but can grow in open habitats. 

fullsun
partsun
fullshade
Bloom Season:
Late Summer - Mid Fall
Flower Colors:
Blue,  Purple,  White,  Yellow
Soil Tolerance:
Average,  Sandy,  Dry,  Moist
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: .5-1 feet
Perennial