Aster chilensis--dwarf
Common Name:
California aster
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Asteraceae (The Sunflower Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes
California aster
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Asteraceae (The Sunflower Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes
Plant Size:
6-8 inches high, spreading
Landscape/Garden Uses:
naturalizing
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall
6-8 inches high, spreading
Landscape/Garden Uses:
naturalizing
Flowering Season:
Summer and fall
Flower Color:
Lavender
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil
Lavender
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil
Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less
Especially low compact form makes spreading carpet. Summer to fall bloom, lavender daisy flowers attract butterflies.