Perennials
Aster subspicatus (Douglas Aster)
Symphyotrichum subspicatum (syn. Aster subspicatus)
Also known as Douglas Aster
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About This Plant
Aster subspicatus (Douglas Aster), 'Douglas Aster', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
Asters are essential late-summer and fall pollinator perennials with daisy-like flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white. Important monarch butterfly forage.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 8. Pinch tips in early summer for compact growth. Watch for powdery mildew.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Symphyotrichum subspicatum (syn. Aster subspicatus)
- Common name
- Douglas Aster
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 24-48 in tall × 18-24 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late summer
- Bloom color
- Purple, Blue, Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Native bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Larval host, Bird forage
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