Western Mountain Aster

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Western Mountain Aster (Symphyotrichum spathulatum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from - feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Meadows, rocky flats

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 10 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Western Aster, Larger Western Mountain Aster

Botanical names:

Aster occidentalis

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