Posts about the Pearl Crescent Butterfly.
Western Meadow Aster (Symphyotrichum campestre) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States and Canada, except for Arizona and Utah. This species is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and several moths. Growing from 4 inches… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Western Meadow Aster (Symphyotrichum campestre)
Boreal Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the northern United States and Canada. This species is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and several moths. Growing from 0.5 to 3 feet tall, this species grows… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Boreal Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale)
Anticosti Aster (Symphyotrichum anticostense) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the state of Maine and the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick in Canada. This plant is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and several moths. Growing from… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Anticosti Aster (Symphyotrichum anticostense)
Many-ray Aster (Symphyotrichum anomalum) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the midwestern United States. This plant is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and several moths. Growing from 0.75 to 4 feet tall, this species grows in dry… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Many-ray Aster (Symphyotrichum anomalum)
Scale-leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum adnatum) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and several moths. Growing from 1 to 4 feet tall, this species grows in pine… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Scale-leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum adnatum)
Introduction New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in open areas such as fields, meadows, disturbed areas, and roadsides. In the fall, this plant flowers with goldenrod to form a mosaic of purple and yellow. This plant is a host for the Pearl Crescent… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)