X Solidaster Wehrh.

	X Solidaster luteus Photo: © George Whiting, Temple University

solidago (the names Solidago and Solidaster are frequently used interchangeably in the trade).

golden aster

X Solidaster luteus Green ex Dress, with one cultivar: 'Lemore'

X Solidaster is a hybrid between Solidago and Aster, probably Solidago canadensis x Aster ptarmicoides.

Morphologically more or less in between Aster and Solidago. Alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves, serrate toward apex; corymb-like much-branched panicles bearing numerous radiate heads, to 1.5 cm across; disc flowers (florets) golden yellow, ray florets golden yellow, fading to light yellow; pappus of capillary bristles.

Aster, Solidago

Kenya, Zimbabwe