Coast Aster (Aster chilensis)

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial (spreads by rhizomes)
• Mature Size: 1–3 ft tall, spreads widely
• Native Range: California coast — coastal scrub and grasslands
• Flower Color: Pale violet to lavender with yellow centers
• Bloom Time: Late summer through fall (August–November)

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low to moderate
• Soil: Adaptable — tolerates clay, sand, loam
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Drought Tolerant: Yes once established

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart (will spread)
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Water weekly for first 6–8 weeks
• Long-Term Care: Cut back in late winter; divide every 2–3 years to control spread

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, hoverflies — late-season nectar
• Host Plant For: Several native butterflies including Field Crescent
• Deer Resistant: Moderate
• Notable: One of the best fall-blooming natives for pollinators

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.