Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Aster

Species:

Aster farreri

USDA Symbol:

ASFA6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, small pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky slopes and alpine meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds. Cool temperatures preferred.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI