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When crushed, the foliage emits a pleasant aromatic scent. The latest of late season blooms erupt in a spectacular show of purple daisy flower with golden yellow centers. The root system is fibrous with short rhizomes that allow for gradual colony expansion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits and Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eDry achenes with white pappus ripening in late fall. Not edible. Not known to be toxic. Seed heads persist modestly but are not strongly ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit and habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows as a mounding, clumping, loose mass in average garden soils, but in dry prairies, rocky openings, hill prairies, glades, and sun‑baked slopes it stays compact and tight. Thriving in lean, well‑drained sites, it shrugs off drought, heat, and high sun. In richer soils or partial shade, it will sprawl, open up, and flop around—but not in an unwelcome way; it can be a charming feature as it drapes over boulders, ledges, or container edges. Handles disturbance well, especially fire and light grazing. A mid‑summer “Chelsea Chop” helps control size and habit, delaying bloom slightly but often increasing flower density. 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The persistent floral display provides crucial nectar during the seasonal downturn when few other natives remain in bloom. Despite the name, deer and rabbits will nibble a bit but far less than most asters. Aromatic Aster hosts several aster‑specialist insects, including Wavy‑Lined Emerald Moth (Synchlora aerata), Silvery Checkerspot (\u003cem\u003eChlosyne nycteis\u003c\/em\u003e), and Pearl Crescent (\u003cem\u003ePhyciodes tharos\u003c\/em\u003e). 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