Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum georgianum

Georgia Aster boasts some of the largest, brightest and most vividly colored purple flowers of all the asters. Abundant blooms appear in fall after many other plants have finished blooming, providing a late source of nectar to visiting bees. It prefers sunny, drier areas and will spread via rhizomes to form a clump. Georgia Asters were once widespread across southeastern prairies but have become rare due to habitat loss wildfire suppression.

Common Names

Georgia Aster

Scientific Family

Asteraceae

Flower Color(s)

Blue, Purple

Plant Type(s)

Wildflower

Native: Yes

Known Locations

Iswa (Gateway) Nature Preserve, McDowell Nature Preserve, Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, Shuffletown Prairie Nature Preserve

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