Symphyotrichum chilense 'compacta'

Botanical name: Symphyotrichum chilense 'Compacta'
Family: Asteraceae ~ aster/daisy
Common name: Dwarf California Aster
Lab number:  1
Sunset page: 176
EBMUD page: 73

Plant info

Origin & Habitat: California

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 2-3'
W: 18"-3'
Average

Plant type

Perennial groundcover

Plant form

Mounding

Texture

Medium

Noteworthy characteristics

Flower, attracts butterflies

Leaf

Shape:Narrowly oval-shaped, pointed
Surface: Hairy
Margin: finely serrated

Flower

Shape: Round with centers of yellow disc florets and fringes of many narrow light purple ray florets.
Flower Fragrance (Y/N): N

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal and/or Inland: full sun, filtered sun, part sun

Water

Dry season, until established (2 yrs)

Soil preferences

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Fertilizer

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Cultural tolerances

Drought,, neglect, slopes

Cultural challenges

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Propogation

Rhizomes

Pruning

As desired, summer dormant

Sunset zones

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Hardiness

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Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Attracts bees, attracts butterflies, meadow, medicinal, native gardens, rock garden

Companion plants

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Effect

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Reference pages

Sunset:
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ACSC:
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FSC:
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Cultivars

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