Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Aster

Species:

Aster giraldii

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, small birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow or barely cover. Cool temperatures (15-18°C) promote better germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI