Pacific aster

Pacific aster (Aster chilensis)
Pacific aster (Aster chilensis or Symphyotrichum chilensis)
Pacific aster in early August
Aster chilensis or Symphyotrichum chilensis
Deciduous
Perennials

Pacific aster grows 1 - 4 feet tall, and will feed bees and other pollinators late into the summer. Its flowers have white to pink or violet petals and a yellow center. Its deep fibrous roots can help stabilize hillsides, attract wildlife, and restore meadows. Bloom time can extend from June to October.