Symphyotrichum syn Aster turbinellus (turbinellum) winter dormant This one is has lovely

This one is has lovely fine palmate foliage

and may suddenly strat to become poorly

making a mat of small

strap-shaped basal leaves which die down before the flowers

Symphyotrichum syn Aster turbinellus (turbinellum) winter dormant This one is has lovelyEssential border plant. Clusters of clear pink, daisy like flowers. Prairie Aster becomes an autumn seasonal focal point as myriads of light lavender and pale periwinkle flowers nearly cover the entire mounded plant. The cool colored petals encircle bright yellow centers that become rich burgundy after pollination. From the prairies of the US, on plains, but more often in open woods, upland glades and ridges. Dappled shade is good as is more sun.