Bigleaf Aster is a robust perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of light purple flowers. It blooms in late summer and is often used in shade gardens for its lush foliage. The plant is an important nectar source for pollinators.
Habitat
It grows in moist, shaded woodlands and forest edges.
Diet
Its flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other insects.
How common
Common
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