Branching clusters of up to 100 stalked flowers at the top of the plant. Flowers are 1 – 2″ across with 10 – 15 bright yellow petals (ray flowers), each with 3 shallow lobes at the tip. The large center disk is globular, yellow to brownish.
| Family | Aster |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | August - October |
| Habitat | Sun; moist fields, swamps, along shores |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 2-5' |
| Leaf Description | Basal leaves are variably shaped and wither away by flowering time. Stem leaves are 3-6" long, 1/2 to 1" wide, widest above the middle, pointed at the tip, with irregular, widely spaced teeth and no leaf stalk. |
| Soil Type | Wet |
| Light Source | Partial Shade, Sun |
| Location | Woodland |
