
Aster chilensis
Coast Aster
Plant family: Asteraceae - Sunflower	Rating:
Plant type: Groundcover, Shrub
Plant origin: N/A, California

Container	Avail Qty	Add to My List	Price
One Gallon	170		7.99

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Flower Color

Lavender, Light Purple

Blooming Season

Fall, Summer

Height

1-2 feet

Spread

1-5 feet

Sun / Shade

Monthly Water

> Leran More

Wildlife Friendliness Rating

Plant Community > Learn More
Freshwater Wetlands
Best Soil Conditions > Learn More
Clay, Decomposed Granite
Special Characteristic
Good in Containers, Tolerant of Clay Soil

Plant Highlights

This cheery fast growing perennial produces abundant pale lavender flowers with yellow centers in summer. It is a good filler in a meadow garden or makes an attractive border plant. This aster provides excellent nectar for butterflies and beneficial insects.
About 1 ft. tall and spreading. Sun to light shade. Moderate to little summer irrigation is necessary.

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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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Aster chilensis

Coast Aster

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Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

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