Coast Aster

Overview

The Coast Aster, Symphyotrichum chilense, is a perennial North American native, boasting a profusion of small, lilac daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centers. Thriving in USDA zones 4a to 9b, this hardy plant reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads 1 to 2 feet wide. It prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates a variety of soils. Excellent for pollinator gardens, it blooms from late summer to fall.