Plains aster

Machaeranthera bigelovii var. bigelovii

Formerly known as Aster bigelovii. Low water requirement; full sun to partial shade. Perennial with large showy multi-rayed purple flowers often seen blooming in masses during September and October, and to a lesser extent in spring and summer. Browsed throughout the season by deer and livestock. Found on dry, open areas, on shallow or gravelly soils in the upper elevations of the desert Southwest.

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Growing Region

Southwest, Intermountain West

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
1,550,000
Growing Region
Southwest, Intermountain West
Native
Southwest, Intermountain West
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-3 ft
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Purple
Bunch/Sod

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