Question: Thanks for your previous ID! I did plant Milkweed seeds in that area. Now, in my backyard in North Reading, …
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Question
Thanks for your previous ID! I did plant Milkweed seeds in that area. Now, in my backyard in North Reading, MA, I'm wondering what this prolific white flower is? I fear that it's garlic mustard.
Answer
Dear Janis, good morning. You don't need to worry about this one, it is a species of Symphyotrichum (American-aster). I can't see the basal leaves to identify it with confidence, but believe I can discern some larger, heart-shaped leaves lower down on the plant, suggesting Symphyotrichum cordifolium (heart-leaved American-aster), which is a native plant. Best wishes.
