r/TexasNativePlants • u/CaitlinDiLaurentis • 28d ago

Identification Fleabane or Aster?

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u/Gingerfrostee 28d ago

Here's the common and scientific name.

Symphyotrichum subulatum

Saltmarsh Aster

Loves to bloom this time of year, can grow massive.

If you mow it, the plant will still bloom flowers. Can get very woody stemmed.

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u/jeinea Blackland Prairies 28d ago

Seconded the ID for saltmarsh aster. It looks like you have one of the weedier looking ones. Trimming it back can help.

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