Sun: Full sun, Part shade

Soil: Adaptable, prefers loamy clay

Water Requirements: Low

Pacific aster is a perennial herb that will grow to about 3.5 feet in height. It has flowers with purple-lavender petals and yellow centers from July to August. It attracts many different butterflies and other beneficial insects, and is winter deciduous.

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