Prairie Aster

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Formerly Aster tanacetifolius. Low spreading, drought tolerant native annual or biennial with bright violet daisy-like flowers, blooming May to October. Occurs on various habitats including, dry upland desert scrub, rocky hillsides and in open sandy prairies and woodlands; 1,000 to 8,000 ft. elevation. Use for restoration, revegetating disturbed areas, roadsides and in xeriscaping.