• A close-up captures the intricate beauty of a single Western Meadow Aster (Symphyotrichum campestre) flower. Thin lavender rays radiate from a vibrant golden disk center, perfectly highlighting the plant’s classic daisy shape. Fine hairs along the bracts and stems catch the light, hinting at the plant’s tough prairie adaptation.
  • A close-up view of the Western Meadow Aster (Symphyotrichum campestre), showcasing its daisy-like flowers with soft lavender petals radiating around a golden-yellow center. The petals appear slightly curled, and the blooms are interspersed with buds in various stages of development. Slender green leaves and surrounding grasses create a natural backdrop, emphasizing the aster's delicate yet vibrant presence.
  • A wider shot of Western Meadow Aster (Symphyotrichum campestre) in a dry, open habitat, displaying multiple blooms on branching stems. The flowers range from deep violet to pale lilac, each with a bright yellow core. This image highlights the plant's ability to thrive in sandy or gravelly soils, with a mix of other native vegetation growing nearby.
  • A sprawling patch of Western Meadow Aster (Symphyotrichum campestre) winds through a mixed grassland, its pale purple flowers dotted among silvery sagebrush and other prairie plants. The asters' delicate blooms add a splash of color to the late-season scene, their thin petals framing sunny yellow centers.
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Symphyotrichum campestre - Western Meadow Aster

Symphyotrichum campestre - Western Meadow Aster

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Western Meadow Aster is a resilient, late-blooming perennial with sky-blue to lavender-pink daisy-like flowers. Its long bloom period provides critical late-season nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while finches and sparrows may feed on its seeds well into winter. The fine, branching stems and narrow leaves create a light, airy texture, making it a showy and valuable addition to self-sustaining, low-maintenance gardens. Due to its prolific seeding and extended bloom period ”where flowers continue blooming even as ripe seeds are dispersed by the wind” it is best planted where its tendency to spread by seed is an asset rather than a concern.

Western Meadow Aster thrives in the foothills and montane regions, adding a delicate touch to prairies, meadows, open landscapes, dryland gardens, and restoration projects. Moderately deer-resistant, mature plants are typically avoided due to their tough foliage, though tender young shoots may be lightly browsed.

Bloom Times & Plant Sizes

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.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 25

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Dry
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Well Drained

Height

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • Spreading

Bloom Colour

  • Blue
  • Lavender Pink

Month of Bloom

  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Fast
  • Aggressive

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Rural Spaces
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

​Native to western North America, Western Meadow Aster is found from BC, to MB extending southward into the northwestern U.S.. Found in forest openings, shorelines, and other open areas from low to middle elevations.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

While specific records for Symphyotrichum campestre are limited, related aster species were used by Indigenous peoples for respiratory ailments, as poultices, or smoked in mixtures.