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White arrowleaf aster

Symphyotrichum urophyllum

White arrowleaf aster (Symphyotrichum urophyllum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 32 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Aug–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

White arrowleaf aster (Symphyotrichum urophyllum) — *Symphyotrichum urophyllum* — White arrowleaf aster. Photo by Reuven Martin via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

White arrowleaf aster (Symphyotrichum urophyllum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

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, white arrowleaf aster pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia).