Engelmann's aster (Doellingeria engelmannii) is a perennial wildflower native to western North America, known for its delicate white daisy-like flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Avoid soggy conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy perennial, tolerates a wide range of temperatures. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during establishment and dry periods. Maintain evenly moist soil, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings in warmer months.
Reduce watering frequency in winter when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. In late fall or early spring, cut back dead or damaged stems to about 5-10 cm above the ground.
This promotes vigorous new growth and prevents disease overwintering.
Easily propagated from seed sown in fall or early spring. Division of established clumps in early spring is also a highly effective method.
Ensure new divisions have healthy roots and at least a few stems before replanting.
Established plants generally do not require frequent repotting and prefer to be left undisturbed. If repotting is necessary, it should be done in early spring before new growth emerges.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current root ball.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Engelmann's Aster (Doellingeria engelmannii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Doellingeria |
| Species | Doellingeria engelmannii |
Similar in genus Doellingeria
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