Symphyotrichum (Aster) chilense

Pacific aster and California aster

A perennial that is a member to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family.  It grows fast up to three feet tall and wide.  The blue and lavender flowers bloom in Summer.

- Plant in full sun or partial shade

- Best in medium to slow draining loamy clay soil 

- Great companion plant under evergreen oaks

- Deer resistant

- Attracts bees, birds, and butterflies

- Hardy up to 5 degrees

- Native to California