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Barrens silky aster

Symphyotrichum pratense

Barrens silky aster (Symphyotrichum pratense) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Blooms Sep–Nov.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 10 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA…
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–11b
Mature size
—
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Sep–Nov
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Barrens silky aster (Symphyotrichum pratense)
Symphyotrichum pratense — Barrens silky aster. Photo by Laura Clark via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Barrens silky aster (Symphyotrichum pratense) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Blooms Sep–Nov. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, barrens silky aster pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

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