10/14/2026
Douglas aster 🌸 is a native perennial that blooms in late summer (July through September). Its purple blooms 🪻often last until cold weather ❄️begins in the fall🍁, even as late as mid November. It is a fast-growing plant, reaching up to 3 to 4 feet tall, and spreads through creeping rhizomes. Douglas aster does well in full sun to partial shade, likes moist, well drained soils, and can thrive on shorelines, riverbeds, and disturbed areas such as gardens.⛲️🪴
The late-blooming, ray flowers with purple-blue petals around a yellow center attracts large numbers of pollinators🐝 in the fall, when other sources of pollen have largely stopped producing. On sunny fall days, clusters of aster may seem to be buzzing with flying insect activity!☀️
This native plant is hardy and requires little care once established. Douglas aster is drought tolerant and is an excellent choice for your Shore Friendly landscaping🏝️. It can be grown from seed, 🌱purchased in a container, or propagated from a rhizome cutting. Due to its spreading nature, set the aster apart from other plants and be prepared to cut ✂️the rhizomes back every year or two.
