Symphyotrichum chilense 'Purple Haze', Purple Haze Aster
California aster
An extremely tough perennial that is a member to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. It grows fast up to two feet tall and wide- it spreads vigorously by rhizomes. The lavender flowers bloom in summer and fall. This plant does well in containers. Prune plant to ground after it blooms.
| Family Name | Asteraceae |
| Species Name |
Aster (Symphyotrichum) chilensis
|
| Common Name | Purple Haze Aster |
| Native to | Cultivar |
| Plant Type | Perennial groundcover |
| Height x Width | <12" x 3-6' |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full, part sun |
| Water Requirement | Low, moderate |
| Soil Type | Fast or medium or slow draining |
| Flower Color | Lavender, yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 25F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No, cultivar |
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California aster
An extremely tough perennial that is a member to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. It grows fast up to two feet tall and wide- it spreads vigorously by rhizomes. The lavender flowers bloom in summer and fall. This plant does well in containers. Prune plant to ground after it blooms.
| Family Name | Asteraceae |
| Species Name |
Aster (Symphyotrichum) chilensis
|
| Common Name | Purple Haze Aster |
| Native to | Cultivar |
| Plant Type | Perennial groundcover |
| Height x Width | <12" x 3-6' |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full, part sun |
| Water Requirement | Low, moderate |
| Soil Type | Fast or medium or slow draining |
| Flower Color | Lavender, yellow |
| Flowering Months | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 25F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No, cultivar |