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ASTER ERICOIDES | Heath Aster

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From the Greek, "Aster" in reference to the shape of the flower and its bracts. At least 200 species are found across North America with dozens in the Tallgrass Praire region alone
 

Found throughout the Tallgrass Prairie region in a dizzying array of habitats from marshes to woodlands. Aster colonies frequently cover large areas. Often quite striking in color, the asters bloom from July through the first hard frost.

Sun Exposure               Prairie
Soil Moisture Mesic
Bloom Time Spring, Summer
June, July, August, September
Bloom Color White
Max Height 2 feet
Wetland Code NA
Germ Code  A,D
Seeds Per Packet  300
Seeds Per Ounce   200,000

Several tribes used the smoke from burning aster plants to assist in reviving persons who had fainted. Some other Native American tribes brewed a tea from aster plants to relieve headaches. In our area, the Meskwaki would make a smudge from Aster laeteriflorus to treat insanity.

Edible Uses: Unknown

Medicinal Uses: Unknown

Herbal Uses: Unknown

 

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  1. We'll see 4 Star Review

    Posted by on 28th Sep 2015

    All plugs in for the winter...We'll see!