Previous species

Next Species

Home Page

Purple Tansy Aster, Sticky Aster
Scientific Name: Machaeranthera bigelovii
Synonym: Aster bigelovii, Aster aquifolius, Machaeranthera aquifolia, Machaeranthera centaureoides, Machaeranthera canescens var. commixta, Machaeranthera commixta, Machaeranthera mucronata, Machaeranthera pattersonii, Machaeranthera rubricaulis
Family: Asteraceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: 7-10 Sun Exposure: Full to part sun Origin: USA (Arizona to Wyoming), at 3000 to 9500 feet elevation Growth Habits: Biennial to perennial, 18 inches to 3 feet tall and wide (45-90 cm) Watering Needs: Little water, prefers a sandy soil Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
Large, purple to magenta, daisy-like flowers, up to 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm), in late summer and fall.