California Aster

Symphyotrichum chilense

Aster chilensis

Blooms summer into early fall
A fast-growing perennial that grows 1.3-3.3 ft tall and 3 ft wide with yellow disks, purple or blue ray florets. Grows in poor to moderate rich soil, accepts medium water but tolerates dry conditions. Provides nectar and pollen. Attracts honey, sweat, mining, Bombus, and mason bees.

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NativeTorrey Douglasssun/part shade, perennial, drought-tolerant, purple flowers, blue flowers, attracts bombus, attracts honeybees, attracts mason bees, attracts mining bees, attracts sweat bees, provides nectar and pollen, blooms summer to early fall