Aster indicus var. indicus
Aster indicus var. indicus
- Native to:
- China | India | Japan | Jawa | Korea | Laos | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | Ogasawara-shoto | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
GBIF: Ingrid P. Lin
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Aster
- Species:
- Aster indicus var. indicus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, white, lavender
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, small pollinators
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and should be surface-sown. Germination improved by cold stratification.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Prechill if seed is not fresh; germination can be uneven