Douglas Aster | Aster subspicatus
Photo Credit: Tom Brandt
Photo Credit: Walter Siegmund
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
Douglas aster grows in clusters of erect leafy stems. It has pale purple flowers with long narrow petals that bloom all summer long.
Plant Details
| Habitats | Upland Prairie and Savanna, Wet Prairie |
|---|---|
| Habitat Notes | Grows in meadows, forest clearings, salt and fresh water wetlands. |
| Mature Height | 2’ |
| Shade Preference | |
| Soil Tolerance | Moderate moisture |
| Special Uses | Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Ornamental; Deer resistant |
