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This is probably Connecticut's most common aster of shady places. It often grows as a volunteer in gardens; a favorite location is the base of hedges.

• Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
• Habitat: dry woods
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Flower size: flowerheads 3/4 to 1 inch across
• Flower color: white rays; center starts yellow then ages to reddish purple
• Flowering time: August to October
• Origin: native