Aster californicus | California Aster | Various
Aster californicus belongs to the plant family COMPOSIT and Genus Aster This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Aster californicus does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Aster californicus so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Aster californicus California aster attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Aster californicus is a host plant for the field crescent butterfly.
Aster chilensis | Aster | Various
Aster novae-angliae | New England Aster | Various
Aster novi-belgii 'Alert' | Michaelmas Daisy | Flower
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.