Aster verticillatus

Aster verticillatus

Native to:
China | India | Japan | Jawa | Korea | Myanmar | Nepal | Taiwan | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Aster
Species:
Aster verticillatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best 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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society