Symphyotrichum chilense
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Symphyotrichum chilense

Pacific aster · California aster · Common California aster

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
10–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 6–10
Click count
56
Observations
4

Description

Source: leafsnap

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.

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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C
Ideal temperature: 10–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

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

Tags (6)

Common Names (3)

en Pacific aster
en California aster
en Common California aster