Symphyotrichum tenuifolium – Perennial saltmarsh aster

Description

Perennial Saltmarsh Aster (Symphyotrichum tenuifolium) thrives in salty, sandy soils, full sun, zones 8B-11B, acting as a crucial late-season nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, benefiting from moist but well-drained conditions and needing cold stratification (30-40 days at 30-40°F) for germination, offering white/purple flowers year-round in warm climates, and is used in coastal restoration and pollinator gardens.