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Plant Profile: Symphyotrichum ericoides
Fire Hazard: This species is classified with a moderate flammability level.
Leaves: The plant features either hairy or smooth, narrow to lanceolate leaves that are 1 to 3 inches long and typically lack stalks. The foliage has few or no serrations and is supported by several slender branches that either rise upward or spread out stiffly.
Flowers: The flower heads measure about 0.75 inches in diameter, adorned with 15 to 25 petals that range from white to a light purplish hue, centered around a yellow core.
Habitat: It thrives in dry thickets, along roadsides, in clearings, and in open fields.
Downy Aster, White Old-Field Aster
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Symphyotrichum georgianum
Georgia Aster, a wildflower belonging to the daisy family, thrives in dry, rocky woodlands and areas that have been disturbed. Its survival is jeopardized by habitat loss due to disturbances like fire, as well as road construction and the use of herbicides.
This plant flourishes in full sunlight and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for perennial borders or native meadow gardens.
Fortunately, it does not face significant pest issues.
Georgia Aster
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Scutellaria incana (Downy Skullcap, Skull Cap)
Downy Skullcap is a perennial wildflower that thrives in dry forests and woodlands. Its square stems are adorned with delicate white hairs, and it produces small purplish-blue flowers that appear i
Downy Skullcap, Skull Cap
Scutellaria \ incana \ Lamiaceae
Scutellaria integrifolia (Helmet Flower, Helmet Skullcap, Hyssop Skullcap, Large Skullcap)
Helmet Skullcap is a long-lasting wildflower belonging to the mint family. This plant features slender, pointed leaves and produces clusters of blue-purple blooms from late spring through summer. I
Helmet Flower, Helmet Skullcap, Hyssop Skullcap, Large Skullcap
Scutellaria \ integrifolia \ Lamiaceae
Scutellaria serrata (Showy Skullcap)
Showy Skullcap is a perennial wildflower belonging to the mint family, typically found in dry, fertile open woodlands, thickets, or clearings, especially on west-facing slopes. This plant produces
Showy Skullcap
Scutellaria \ serrata \ Lamiaceae
Securigera varia (Crown Vetch, Purple Crown Vetch)
This fragile bloom thrives in shaded areas and resembles a clover flower with its nearly puffball-like appearance. Commonly found across Europe, this wildflower graces the edges of roads and the ru
Crown Vetch, Purple Crown Vetch
Securigera \ varia \ Fabaceae
Sedum (Roseroot, Sedum, Stonecrop)
Sedum is a type of succulent perennial herb characterized by its thick, either flat or rounded leaves. This genus encompasses more than 300 different species. Sedum can thrive as a houseplant, in i
Roseroot, Sedum, Stonecrop
Sedum \ \ Crassulaceae
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