Western Meadow Aster

Symphyotrichum campestre

Also known as: Bloomer's Aster

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Dry/Rocky to Well Drained

Chinook Exposure:

Fully Exposed

Size:

12-20" T & 12" W

Bloom Period:

July-August

Bloom Colour:

Purple

Growth Habit:

Moderate to Fast

Spreads By:

Seeds and Rhizomes

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $5.00

Symphyotrichum campestre (Western Meadow Aster)

Seeds Per Package: 25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: A smaller aster that grows in a variety of areas from dry open hillsides to moist forests, Western Meadow Aster is a beautiful addition to the pollinator garden. Delicate-looking stems give rise to purple flowers in July and August. The plant spreads both by seed and rhizomes to make clumps over time. Western Meadow Aster is a great choice for bees and is a host plant for a variety of butterflies and moths including Northern Checkerspots and Pearl Crescents.

Found in Nature: Dry Meadows, open forests and disturbed areas.

Distribution: Western North America, along the Rocky Mountains in Alberta

Notes: Formerly known as Aster campestris

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.