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• Synonyms: Aster novi-belgii
• Family: aster (Asteraceae)
• Habitat: moist meadows, thickets, and shores
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Flower size: flowerheads around 1-1/4 inches across
• Flower color: purple rays around a yellow disk
• Flowering time: August to October
• Origin: native