Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Aster

Species:

Aster siyuanensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover with soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI