Aster retusus
Aster retusus
- Native to:
- China
GBIF: Ingrid P. Lin
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Aster
- Species:
- Aster retusus
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- 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