Pacific Aster

Symphyotrichum chilense, Asteraceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Texas GoldentopEuthamia gymnospermoides

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Meadow ZiziaZizia trifoliata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

White upland asterSolidago ptarmicoides

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Douglas' MeadowfoamLimnanthes douglasii

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

SourcloverMelilotus indicus

Sweet clover can outcompete native asters through aggressive growth and coumarin compounds that inhibit other plants

Many-flowered AsterSymphyotrichum anomalum

Closely related asters compete for identical resources and growing niches

Uses

Functions

Attracts Late-Season Native BeesSupports Migrating ButterfliesHosts Predatory SpidersProvides Pollen For HoverfliesAttracts Tachinid Flies

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Pacific Aster grow in?

Pacific Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Pacific Aster?

Good companions for Pacific Aster include Texas Goldentop, Meadow Zizia, White upland aster, Douglas' Meadowfoam.

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