Symphyotrichum ascendens
Identification
Description
syn. Aster adscendens, Aster ascendens, Aster chilensis ssp. adscendens , Aster macounii , Aster subgriseus , Virgulaster ascendens,
A flat perennial with a 6" flower spike with 2"purple flowers. Likes sun, regular water unless you're in a mountain climate with more than 30 inches of rainfall. Grows from southern California to Alberta and New Mexico. Ours have survived well on 1/week water and full sun. Reports from the Bakersfield area are similar. Lawn border or next to bird bath.
Characteristics
Symphyotrichum ascendens Western aster tolerates no drainage and seasonal flooding.
Symphyotrichum ascendens Western aster is great for a butterfly garden.
Symphyotrichum ascendens Western aster's foliage color is silver and type is evergreen.
Symphyotrichum ascendens Western aster's flower color is violet.
Communities
Communities for Symphyotrichum ascendens Western aster:Central Oak Woodland, Northern Juniper Woodland and Red Fir Forest.
Ranges for Symphyotrichum ascendens
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 3 to 9 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.40 |
| width[m]: | 0.30 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 101.00 to 1068.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 15 | $ 7.99 |
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