Rice Button Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum) will bring vibrant color and ecological value to your garden. This delightful short-lived perennial grows 2–4 feet tall. Its showy blooms, available in shades of white, pink, blue, or lavender, add a splash of charm to any sunny or partially shaded space. Complemented by its white fruit, this Rice Button Aster is not only visually appealing but also serves a vital role in supporting pollinators, particularly native bees.
Thriving in well-drained, acidic sandy soils, Rice Button Aster is also a larval host plant for Pearl Crescent butterflies, making it an essential addition to any pollinator-friendly landscape. Perfect for gardeners looking to enhance biodiversity, this plant effortlessly combines beauty with environmental impact.
- Short-lived perennial
- Size: 2-4 ft.
- Flower: White/pink/blue/lavender
- Fruit: White
- Exposure: Full sun, part shade
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Sand
- Soil pH: Acidic
- Attracts pollinators, especially native bees
- Larval host plant for Pearl Crescent butterflies
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