Symphyotrichum puniceum is often called the purple-stemmed aster but there are some plants that don’t have a noticeably purple stem.

It is also called swamp aster because of its affinity for moist areas such as ditches and swampy areas. The pale blue ray flowers (petals) are numerous on this species with upwards of 20 per flowerhead; overall flower size is about 1 inch or more. Leaves are long and clasp the stem. Distribution in Georgia is generally in the northern half with a couple of reported locations in the upper Coastal Plain. . . . #nativeplants #nativeplantsofgeorgia #gardening #pollinatorplants #pollinatorgardening #nativehabitat #wildlifegardening #plants #georgia