Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Country Or Region Of Origin
South East Canada to U.S.A
Plant Profile: Symphyotrichum prenanthoides
Taxonomy: Symphyotrichum prenanthoidesNames
Crooked-stemmed Aster
Phonetic Spelling:sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum pre-nan-thee-OY-deez
Genus:Symphyotrichum
Species:prenanthoides
Family:Asteraceae
The Crooked-stemmed Aster is a native perennial wildflower belonging to the daisy family. It commonly thrives in areas such as the edges of woodlands, along riverbanks, and within thickets.
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Feature Summary
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Image Gallery
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#wildlife plant
#native bees
#specialized bees
#NC native
#pollinator plant
#native wildflower
#wildflower garden
#bee friendly
Similar Plants
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides is often confused with:
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Feature Summary
Attributes
South East Canada to U.S.A
Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteroides, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) placata, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, and Colletes simulans.
Perennial
Flowers
20-30 pale violet petals with a yellow center. Floral bracts are narrow and translucent.
Purple/Lavender
7 - 20 petals/rays
Leaves
Clasping leaves, narrowed and toothless below the middle, smooth or fine hairs.
Whole Plant Traits
Native Plant
Wildflower
Stem
Zig Zags
Landscape
Pollinators
Specialized Bees
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Image Gallery
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Attributes
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Wildlife Value
Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteroides, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) placata, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, and Colletes simulans.
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Flowers
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Flower Description
20-30 pale violet petals with a yellow center. Floral bracts are narrow and translucent.
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Flower Color
Purple/Lavender
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Leaves
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Leaf Description
Clasping leaves, narrowed and toothless below the middle, smooth or fine hairs.
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Whole Plant Traits
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Stem
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Stem Form
Straight
Zig Zags
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides Landscape
Symphyotrichum prenanthoides: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
