Prairie Aster

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.  

Growing Region
  • Southwest, California

Species Attributes

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