Douglas Aster (Symphyotrichum subspicatum) Sold as: Small bare root (mostly roots and crown)
Grows in clusters of erect leafy stems. It has pale purple flowers with long narrow petals that bloom all summer long. Grows in meadows, forest clearings, salt and freshwater wetlands. Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Ornamental; Deer resistant.
Classification: Perennial Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Moist Ease of Growing: Easy to grow Growth Rate: Fast Spreads: Yes Wildlife Support: Pollinators, hummingbirds, pest-eating insects, birds or mammals Mature Height: 1-4 feet Mature Width: 2 feet