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Asteraceae
Cliff Aster
Erigeron compositus
Steadfastness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Erigeron
- Native to
- Western North America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 0.25-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rocky, gravelly, well-drained soil
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Cliff aster thrives in crevices of rock faces and exposed ridges at elevations up to 12,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains.
- The deeply divided, almost fern-like leaves form compact cushions that help the plant conserve moisture in harsh alpine conditions.
- The genus name Erigeron comes from Greek meaning 'early old man,' referring to the fluffy white seed heads that appear quickly.
- Native Americans used Erigeron species in traditional remedies for headaches and respiratory ailments.
- Cliff aster is one of the first wildflowers to bloom at high elevations, sometimes emerging through late spring snowfields.
Color meanings
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endurance
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quiet strength