Plant profile
A Pacific Northwest aster that blooms late and feeds bees and butterflies into fall.
Douglas aster blooms late in the season, providing essential nectar when many plants fade. Its open flowers attract a wide range of insects.
Pollinators supported
A cold-tolerant bumble bee common in northern regions and critical for early blooms.
View pollinator profileA wide-ranging butterfly that thrives on nectar-rich meadows and late-summer blooms.
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Mild, wet winters and long growing seasons support evergreen forests and coastal meadows.
Explore region profileHot summers, cold winters, and drier conditions shape interior grasslands and forests.
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