| Bushy Aster | |
| Rice Button Aster | |
| Aster |
| Symphyotrichum dmmouus | Accepted |
| Aster dumssuo | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a Zone 9b |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Scarify seeds Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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