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Question: I have 2 Symphyotrichum species that I’m struggling to identify. They have some characteristics of one plant, but then others …

• Question

  I have 2 Symphyotrichum species that I’m struggling to identify. They have some characteristics of one plant, but then others don’t fit. I’m beginning to think they maybe be natural hybrids. I will post them separately. First - basal leaves heart shaped, middle leaves winged petiole not clasping, Leaves rough upper, smooth underside, serrated, phyllaries ½ dark green and compressed, flowers just over 1” and light blue. Drummond’s Aster is close, but flowers too large and leaves smooth on under.

  Answer

  Dear Kristinkwest, good morning. There are no images associated with your question. Go Botany is experiencing an issue that is preventing most people from uploading images. Feel free to send you questions directly to me at ahaines@nativeplanttrust.org so that I may try to assist you. Best wishes.