ON THIS PLANT
Symphyotrichum chilense (formerly Aster chilensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names Pacific aster and common California aster. It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Southern California and the Channel Islands. It grows in many habitats, especially along the coast and in the coastal mountain ranges. Despite its Latin name, it does not occur in Chile. Pacific aster blooms from June to October with violet rays surrounding a yellow center.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-10
- Mature Height
- 0.52 m to 1.07 m
- Mature Spread
- 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Purple, Lavender
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Early fall, Mid fall
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Pacific aster en California aster en Common California aster
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