Southern swamp aster facts for kids
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The Eurybia paludosa, often called the southern swamp aster, is a beautiful plant. It is a type of aster that grows year after year. This plant is found naturally in the southeastern United States. You can find it in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida.
This aster usually likes wet places. It can sometimes grow on sandy hills too. The southern swamp aster is often mixed up with a similar plant. This plant is called the southern prairie aster (Eurybia hemispherica). However, they live in different areas and habitats. The southern swamp aster's flower heads bloom in late summer and fall. They have deep lavender or purple petals with bright yellow centers.
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Spotting the Southern Swamp Aster
The southern swamp aster (Eurybia paludosa) looks a lot like the southern prairie aster (Eurybia hemispherica). Both of these asters grow in the southeastern United States. But they do not live in the same exact places. They also prefer different types of environments.
Where They Grow Differently
For example, in North Carolina, both plants can be found. The southern swamp aster grows along the coastal plain. The southern prairie aster, however, lives only in the mountains. In northern Florida, the southern swamp aster is only in Nassau County. This is in the far northeast part of the state. The southern prairie aster is found only in the western panhandle.
Where the Southern Swamp Aster Lives
The southern swamp aster (Eurybia paludosa) is found only in a few U.S. states. These states are North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In Florida, it is only known to grow in Nassau County. This county is in the far northeast corner of the state.
Preferred Habitats and Locations
This plant loves wet soil. You can find it at the edges of swamps and pools. It also grows in moist savannas and low-lying pinelands. Sometimes, it can be found in drier spots. These include small sand dunes along coastal plains. It also grows in open hammocks. Since it likes low areas, it is only found at elevations from sea-level up to 100 meters.
