Aster chilensis, California Aster Edible Native Plants

Aster chilensis, California Aster Edible Native PlantsAster chilensis, California Aster Vigorous native perennial 1 2' tall with pale lilac flowers resembling Michaelmas daisies. Loves coastal areas and can handle hot summers. Upright habit. Blooms late fall. Prune after bloom. Good butterfly nectar plant. Part shade or full sun. Spreads through rhizomes once established.

a very attractive book from the University of Washington

Despite their importance

It requires little moisture and prefers acidic soil with medium drainage

White Sage

less in a heated area

by Judith Larner Lowry

and this is a first step in that direction

And what we do not love we will not save

It is one of our favorite container plants

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

These bright deep to light blue-purple flowers

characterful glory