Aster nitidus
Aster nitidus
- Native to:
- China
iNaturalist: © gbno (iNaturalist #351463705)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Aster
- Species:
- Aster nitidus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, lavender
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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 on moist medium.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Prechill if seed is not fresh; germination can be uneven