California Aster is a perennial herb native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitat, especially along the coast and in the coastal mountain ranges. In California, it is concentrated in the central coast region. The flower cluster holds aster flower heads with centers of yellow disc florets and fringes of many narrow light purple ray florets. Attracts many beneficial insects. Good nectar source for butterflies. Winter deciduous.
Perennial Herb
Size: 1.3 - 3.3 ft tall & up to 3 ft wide Light: Part shade to full sun Water: Low to very low Bloom: Summer and Fall Other Notes and Uses: Asters are perfect complements to Native Plant beds, in addition to attracting pollinators. Excellent Border plants.
