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Low growing woody white-flowered plant

11 years ago

Blooms persisted here in upstate NY in early October. Flowers are aster-like and only about a 1/2 inch wide. Plant has dense woody stems and was spread out over the ground (no more than 10 inches in height but spread 24 inches or more). Thanks for your input!

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fatamorgana2121
11 years ago
One of the fall blooming asters. Even though *tons* of this grows at my house, I'm not sure what the species is. It's never interested me enough to figure it out. This plant is normally upright, maybe 2-3'tall, but gets floppy with the profusion of blooms on wobbly stems. I like the purple asters so much better, especially against the yellow of goldenrod. A favorite fall sight for me! :)

FataMorgana
Iris GW
11 years ago
Yes, one of the many Symphyotrichum asters.

Here is a link that might be useful: Look how many there are
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aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
11 years ago
Possibly "Snow Flurry".

Annette

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