Douglas' aster
Symphyotrichum subspicatum
- Notice
- Purple rays and yellow centers
- When
- Peaks July–September
- Habitat
- Sunny, moist edges
- Best cue
- Loose flower clusters
Douglas' aster carries many small daisy-like flower heads, with purple to blue-purple rays around yellow-orange centers.
OSU documents peak bloom from July through September, with occasional flowers later. It is especially useful to notice as summer turns toward fall.