Douglas Aster (Symphyotrichum subspicatum) grows in clusters of erect leafy stems. It has pale purple flowers with long narrow petals that bloom all summer long. Grows in meadows, salt and freshwater wetlands, and forest clearings.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Purple flowers Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Moist soil Ease of Growing: High Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: July – September Spreads: By rhizome Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Pollinators, Wildfire resistant, Riparian zones, Deer resistant, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds Edible: No Mature Height: 1-4 feet Mature Width: 2 feet
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