{"product_id":"california-aster-symphyotrichum-chilense","title":"California Aster (Symphyotrichum chilense)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia Aster brings a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofusion of lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e just when late-season gardens need fresh color. From late summer into fall, its bushy mounds of narrow green foliage become covered in starry blooms, creating a soft, meadow-like display that pairs beautifully with grasses, goldenrods, sages, and other dry-garden natives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable and easy to grow, California Aster is especially useful in coastal settings where it can tolerate sandy soils, salt spray, and breezy conditions. Its nectar-rich flowers support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators late in the season, helping extend habitat value well beyond the spring bloom window. It can spread into a colony where conditions suit it, making it a strong choice for seaside gardens, naturalized areas, slopes, and informal borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose California Aster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender-blue flowers bloom from late summer into fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides valuable late-season nectar for pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates coastal conditions, including sandy soils and salt spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushy habit adds fullness and texture to naturalistic plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for meadows, slopes, seaside gardens, and habitat borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant California Aster in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil, and give it room to spread naturally. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring, and thin or divide colonies as needed to keep growth balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":49039275098329,"sku":"MOC_SYMCHI_3P","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":49039275131097,"sku":"MOC_SYMCHI_6P","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/california_aster_01.jpg?v=1785864214","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/california-aster-symphyotrichum-chilense","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}