Perennials

Symphyotrichum chilense 'Point St. George' (Pacific Aster)

Symphyotrichum chilense 'Point Saint George' (syn. Aster chilensis)

Also known as Point Saint George Pacific Aster

$9.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterLow to moderate
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Symphyotrichum chilense 'Point St. George' (Pacific Aster), 'Point St. George', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.

An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.

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 chilense 'Point Saint George' (syn. Aster chilensis)
Common name
Point Saint George Pacific Aster
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
12-18 in tall × 18-24 in wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Late summer through fall (August to October)
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in moist to average, well-drained soil; tolerates seasonal wet. Pinch stems in late spring for a compact habit. Cut back to 4-6 in in late winter. Handles salt spray and coastal wind well.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Syrphid flies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Larval host, Bird forage
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