Viola lanceolata Provenance:eco59: Plymouth county - MA Sickle-Leaved Golden Aster grows abundantly

Sickle-Leaved Golden Aster grows abundantly from summer to fall on coastal dunes

named for the way the flowers zig zag along the stem

Calico Aster grows from 2-4 feet and attracts mining bees because of short nectar tubes

Cheerful yellow flowers draw bees and other pollinators

Flat-Top Goldentop attracts long and short-tongued bees

Viola lanceolata Provenance:eco59: Plymouth county - MA Sickle-Leaved Golden Aster grows abundantlyLance Leaf Violet bears delicate white blooms in late spring and early summer. The lower petals have purplish veins, perhaps to serve as nectar guides for pollinators. Also called Bog White Viola because it is found in wet locations and needs consistently moist growing conditions. Its long foliage differentiates it from other viola varieties.