Researched and Written By: Emma and Miles
Here are photographs taken in the Pollinator Garden by Emma, Miles and Mr. Mark
Description:
The Douglas Aster attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. They have purple flowers.
Geography:
The Douglas Aster ranges from Alaska all the way down to California. The Douglas Aster is native to Oregon.
Growing Conditions:
The Douglas Aster prefers moist soil but has a wide range of soils. The Douglas Aster grows fast and is not hard to grow. The bloom time is from June to October.
Survival Traits:
Douglas Asters survive well with either full or half sun. They like rich growable soil and like usual watering.
Wildlife:
The flowers provide nectar to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
Lifecycle and Reproduction:
You plant it in a place where it has lots of room to make a thick patch of greenery and blossoms.
Interesting Facts:
The Douglas Asters scientific name is symphyotrichum subspicatum. It has beautiful purple flowers.
About the Authors:
My name is Miles and we like McDonalds.
My name is Emma and we like Harry Potter.
This is a scientific drawing by Emma
This is a scientific drawing by Miles