Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.S.Burgess) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 295 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014612
Common Names
- Graves' Aster
- Graves' Starwort
- Graves' Michaelmas Daisy
Description
Symphyotrichum gravesii (also called Graves' aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist soils in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Symphyotrichum gravesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It can also be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphyotrichum gravesii is a small, white flower head, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphyotrichum gravesii is a perennial plant that is native to the United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Symphyotrichum gravesii
Symphyotrichum gravesii is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Symphyotrichum gravesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphyotrichum gravesii?
Symphyotrichum gravesii
What are the common names of Symphyotrichum gravesii?
Graves' aster
What is the natural habitat of Symphyotrichum gravesii?
It is found in dry, open woods and meadows
Species in the Symphyotrichum genus
Symphyotrichum chapmanii,
Symphyotrichum frondosum,
Symphyotrichum jessicae,
Symphyotrichum ciliatum,
Symphyotrichum shortii,
Symphyotrichum drummondii,
Symphyotrichum robynsianum,
Symphyotrichum georgianum,
Symphyotrichum salignum,
Symphyotrichum anticostense,
Symphyotrichum parviceps,
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum,
Symphyotrichum glabrifolium,
Symphyotrichum gravesii,
Symphyotrichum spathulatum,
Symphyotrichum firmum,
Symphyotrichum versicolor,
Symphyotrichum batesii,
Symphyotrichum amethystinum,
Symphyotrichum ontarionis,
Symphyotrichum vahlii,
Symphyotrichum yukonense,
Symphyotrichum turbinellum,
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum,
Symphyotrichum adnatum,
Symphyotrichum finkii,
Symphyotrichum gypsophilum,
Symphyotrichum hesperium,
Symphyotrichum columbianum,
Symphyotrichum laeve,
Symphyotrichum burgessii,
Symphyotrichum anomalum,
Symphyotrichum tradescantii,
Symphyotrichum trilineatum,
Symphyotrichum simmondsii,
Symphyotrichum subulatus,
Symphyotrichum hintonii,
Symphyotrichum pratense,
Symphyotrichum fontinale,
Symphyotrichum bullatum,
Symphyotrichum regnellii,
Symphyotrichum depauperatum,
Symphyotrichum retroflexum,
Symphyotrichum ericoides,
Symphyotrichum boreale,
Symphyotrichum subgeminatum,
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii,
Symphyotrichum moranense,
Symphyotrichum schaffneri,
Symphyotrichum concolor,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,