Aster yunnanensis
Aster yunnanensis
- Native to:
- China
GBIF: Boufford, D.E.; Bartholomew, B., Eaton, D.A., Li, X.H., Ree, R.H., Xu, B., Yue, J.P., Zhang, J.W., Zhu, X.X.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Aster
- Species:
- Aster yunnanensis
- USDA Symbol:
- ASYU3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions with organic-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4–8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface of moist seed-starting mix and keep at 15–20°C.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.