California Aster
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California Aster
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
The California Aster is a pretty flower that blooms in bright purple and yellow colors. It grows in sunny places and attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens look beautiful and lively!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The California Aster is a daisy-like plant featuring numerous lavender to pale purple ray florets surrounding a bright yellow center of disc florets. Its stems are often wiry, and its narrow, green leaves can be notably fuzzy, giving it a soft, grayish appearance that sets it apart from many other wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusCorethrogyne
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Butterflies and bees absolutely love to feast on the sweet nectar of these purple-pink flowers!
It's a "pioneer plant," often one of the very first to grow in disturbed areas!
Its scientific name, Corethrogyne, means "broom-like woman"!
This tough plant can grow right on windy cliffs overlooking the sparkling ocean!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
California Aster has fuzzy leaves and a deep root system that help it survive long periods without much water.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Its abundant, nectar-rich flowers act like a beacon, drawing in essential bees and butterflies to help it reproduce.
Ability
Soil Survivor
California Aster can thrive in challenging, disturbed, or poor soils where many other less resilient plants would struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Visits the blooms for a vital source of nectar.
pollinates
Painted Lady Butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Feeds on the nectar, aiding in pollination.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers in nature to keep them safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is California Aster?
30-90 cm
How wide does California Aster spread?
30-120 cm
How big are the flowers on California Aster?
1.5-3 cm
When does California Aster bloom?
Late spring to fall
Is California Aster edible?
No
Is California Aster toxic?
None
What is California Aster's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is California Aster pollinated?
Insect
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