Sky blue Aster ( Symphyotrichum oolentangiense)

Found in Savannas of oak (with hickory, sassafras, and/or pine, jack pine in Clare Co.); dry open sandy ground as well as moister prairies.

Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Part Shade

Moisture: Dry to Moist

Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay

Height: 2-3 ft.

Bloom Time: August-October

Color: White to Light Yellow

Deer Resistant: Yes

Other: Heart-shaped leaves; attracts birds.

MichiganFlora Plant Profile