Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Symphyotrichum puniceum is a herbaceous perennial known for its purple to reddish stems and clusters of daisy-like flowers.
Stems: The stems are purple to reddish, providing the plant’s common name.
Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and alternate along the stem.
Flowers: The plant produces daisy-like flowers with purple to pinkish-purple petals and yellow centers.
Habitat: It is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including meadows and woodlands.
Distribution: Purple-stem aster is native to eastern North America.
Occurrence
Found in woodland edges