Symphyotrichum ericoides

Read about Symphyotrichum ericoides in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Aster ericoides, Linn. White Heath Aster. Frost- Weed Aster. A smooth-std. perennial with paniculately, much-branched facies, 2-3 ft.: Lvs. slender, those of the st. narrowly linear and acute, not over 2½ in. long, usually shorter: fls. very numerous, the heads not over ¾ in. wide, and composed of 15-25 white rays. Not very showy. E. N. Amer. J.H. III. 49:465. Gn. 32,- p. 318.—Useful for naturalizing in open dry situations. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.