Douglas Aster : Symphyotrichum subspicatum

Plant type: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous
Height: 4 - 6'

Light: full to part sun
Soil: any

Growth rate: fast
PPL: YES

Serves over 70 native bees!
Instant wildflower meadow with this species. Variable violet-colored blooms cascade down tall reddish-green stems.

Asters travel in crowds, so this plant does very well taking over open, sunny areas.

Blooms LATE - mid summer through September.
An aggressive spreader - perfect for wildflower meadow vibe.
Essential to pollinators as it's one of the last things blooming.

Xerces Society - pollinator value species