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Great Northern Aster · Aster modestus

Aster modestus © Lory Duralia

Description: perennial wildflower (1-4 ft.) with purple (ray) and yellow (disc) flowers in late summer-fall. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second bloom. Great Northern aster generally grows in moist places-stream banks, forest edges, clearings. Sun, regular (moderate) water.