Wayside Aster

Doellingeria vialis

Wayside Aster

US BLM & USDA NF photo

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Doellingeria
Species:
Doellingeria vialis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage preferred
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in forest understories