Flax-leaved stiff-aster
Ionactis linarifolia
A lesser known member of the Aster family, Ionactis linarifolia is a unique, low growing perennial with violet 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