About This Product
Botanical Name: Aster chilensis Dwarf, Symphyotrichum chilense
Common Name: California Aster
A spreading, herbaceous perennial with leafy green stems and late-season daisy-like lavender flowers with yellow centers. This California native provides nectar for butterflies and beneficial insects when many summer flowers are fading. Useful in meadows, borders, and habitat plantings. Performs best with good drainage and occasional summer irrigation.
USDA Zone: Zones 7 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 1 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Low, Moderate