Formerly Aster glaucodes. Also called Gray aster. Drought tolerant, rhizomatous native perennial forb to subshrub with numerous pale lavender flowers, blooming July to October. Colonizes openings of arid salt desert shrub, sagebrush and woodland communities; 2,000 to 11,000 ft. elevation.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Asteraceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/Herb

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: 

Mature Height:  1-2 ft.

Bloom Color: White to Lavender

Bloom Period: July to September

Annual Precipitation:  in.

Drought Tolerance: Intermediate

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

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Wetland Indicator Status:

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance: No

Nitrogen fixation: No

SOIL ADAPTATION

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SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 540,000

Seeding Rate: 2-4 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: