WildBristol.uk - Discovering Wildlife in Bristol

Widespread but local along coasts throughout the UK. Habitat includes: ungrazed / lightly grazed saltmarshes, creek-sides, muddy sea-banks, tidal river banks, brackish ditches, amongst rocks, exposed sea-cliffs, inland saltmarshes, salt-treated roadside verges etc. Growing habit: Short-lived Perennial. Height: Up to 50 cm. Flowers: July to September. Other names include: Seashore Aster, Aster pannonicus, Tripolium Pannonicum (old name).