Symphyotrichum subspicatum

Also called:

Douglas Aster

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Asteraceae

Deciduous

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon Native?

Yes

West State Native?

Yes

Western U.S. and Canada

Pat Kolling

Flower:

Purple

Blooms from :

Jul

to:

Sep

Flower cup (involucre) of overlapping bracts, the outer bracts with paper-like margins and light yellow to reddish brown base; ray flowers purple or blue, about 1/2?1 in. long. Disc florets yellow tubular. Heads in raceme or cyme arrangements.

Foliage:

Green

Stems with many hairy leaves. Leaves toothed; lower leaves lance-shaped, with short petiole; midstem leaves usually without petiole but do not clasp stem.

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Partial Sun

Deer Resistant?

Firewise?

Height:

1-4'

Spread:

Growth Rate:

Fast

Native Habitat:

Ecosystem known as the ?coast forest? which
ranges from the ocean coast to the subalpine
areas of the mountains. Most common aster in northern British Columbia
and Alasa. Roadsides, salt water, streams, open fir forests,
fores edges.

Soil Needs

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description: