Meaning

A perennial wildflower native to eastern North America, characterized by its heart-shaped basal leaves and clusters of small, lavender-blue daisy-like flowers.

Examples

• The blue wood aster, or Aster cordifolius, thrives in the dappled shade of deciduous forests.
• Gardeners often plant Aster cordifolius to provide late-season nectar for migrating pollinators.