Cascade Aster
Doellingeria ledophylla
brewbooks from near Seattle, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Doellingeria
- Species:
- Doellingeria ledophylla
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Purple
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Schinia villosa, Charidryas hoffmanni
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Sow seed into trays filled with stabilized medium plugs (Q-plugs). Seal trays inside plastic bags and refrigerate at 1 to 3 °C for 30 days. Check trays weekly and keep moist. If mold is evident, treat with 1% hydrogen peroxide.
Establishment: Habitat: Meadows and open woods, mid-elevations up to timberline in the mountains. General Distribution: Cascade Mountains from northern Washington to southern Oregon.
Source: npn.rngr.net