Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Aster

Species:

Aster microcephalus

Growth Characteristics

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash