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Autumn
Michaelmas Daisy
Symphyotrichum × salignum
Family: Asteraceae
Green & Freshgreenlight
SeasonAutumn
OriginNorth America
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Autumn bloomer
Michaelmas daisies stud the autumn garden in lavender, violet, and pink just as summer ends, their starry faces carrying the wistful green freshness of season's close.
Symbolism & Meaning
farewell, afterthought, remembrance
In the Victorian language of flowers, michaelmas daisy means “Farewell”.
Habitat & Environment
North America
Michaelmas Daisy is native to North America.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameSymphyotrichum × salignum
- FamilyAsteraceae
- Native ToNorth America
- Bloom SeasonAutumn
- LifespanPerennial
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