| Common Name | California aster |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Symphyotrichum chilense |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Origin | Native |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Flower color | Blue, lavender, yellow |
| Plant Type | Herb |
| Habitats | Chaparral, foothill woodland, freshwater marsh, mixed evergreen forest, valley grassland, wetland-riparian, yellow pine forest |
Description
The California aster supports a variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees, birds, and bats! It is native to California and other coastal western states.
Photo: jkirkhart35 / CC BY
