Trichostema dichotomum butterfly milkweed wood asters produce late blooming

wood asters produce late blooming masses of small

Providing a variety of colors from mid-summer to late fall

and it is noted particularly as a food source for the tiny weevil acanthoscelides aureoles that lives at the lowest level of the predatory food chain

pruning it early in the season will promote bushier growth

This aster thrives in various conditions and can help to stabilize soil

Trichostema dichotomum butterfly milkweed wood asters produce late bloomingAn annual herb in the mint family, Forked Bluecurls bloom from late summer to early Fall. Tiny, curling purple blue flowers with long stamens contribute to their startling beauty. Their delicate fragrance attracts pollinators, and they are a good food source for bees.