California Aster
Perennial
Symphyotrichum chilense
Easy to Grow
Blue , Lavender Flowers in the Summer
Supports Bats, Birds, Bees, Caterpillars and 10 species of Butterflies and Moths
Blooming from late summer to early fall, its clusters of lavender to pale purple flowers are magnets for native bees, butterflies (such as the painted lady and monarch), and other pollinating insects that rely on late-season nectar sources. This extended bloom time also makes it a useful plant for creating seasonally diverse habitat gardens that support pollinators through the year.
Type: Perennial
Size: To 3 ft
Watering: Maximum Summer Water 1 x / Month
uses: TAGS Deer Resistant, Fire Safe, Will grow in Pots
