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Flax-leaved Stiff-aster

Ionactis linariifolia

A lesser known member of the Aster family, Ionactis linarifolia is a unique, low growing perennial with white or purple petals. It prefers acidic soils low in nutrients, and is great for drought tolerant landscapes!

BLOOM TIME
  • July
  • August
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • pH Acid <6.0
HEIGHT

1-3'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Pollinators

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon