Eaton's Aster

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Eaton's Aster (Aster eatonii) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 1600-6600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Eaton's Aster

Botanical names:

Symphyotrichum eatonii

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