Doellingeria umbellata (Flat-topped White Aster)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Doellingeria |
| Species | umbellata |
| Synonyms | Aster umbellatus |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-2.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Gardens, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | Often found in meadows, moist thickets and along the edges of swamps. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves up to 40 cm in length have a short petiole or are stalkless, elliptical to lance-shaped, tapering at the apex and are entire. |
| Flower Description | 1-2 cm florets, held in a flat cluster, each flower with 10-15 petals recurved petals that are white and tinged with purple |
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