Coast Aster 'Point St. George' (Aster chilensis 'Point Saint George')

• 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 3-5 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.