Indian Aster
Aster indicus
- Native to:
- China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Ogasawara-shoto, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © hsiaohwa (iNaturalist #76085684)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Aster
- Species:
- Aster indicus
- USDA Symbol:
- KAIN5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Prechill if seed is not fresh; germination can be uneven