Symphyotrichon chilense (Aster chilensis) - Pacific aster
Aster chilensis
Pacific aster
The name of this California native perennial was changed in 2013 from Aster chilensis to the much harder to pronounce Symphyotrichum chilense. For more information on this plant, please go the page on Symphyotrichum chilense.
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Aster chilensis Characteristics
Attributes
- Fast-growing
- Salt Tolerant
- Wind resistant
- California native
Flower color
- Blue / Purple / Lavender / Violet
Foliage color
- Green / Blue-green
Growth habit (plant shape)
- Upright
Exposure
- Sunny all day - Coast
- Light or dappled shade
- Morning sun
- Sunny all day - Inland
Season of interest (flowering)
- Fall
- Summer
Your soil type
- Clay
Water requirements
- None - Low
Wildlife appeal
- Attracts bees
- Attracts birds
- Attracts beneficial insects
- Attracts butterflies
Suggested uses
- Meadow
- Under CA native oaks
Origin
- California