Aster sedifolius

Galatella sedifolia

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, China, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Galatella
Species:
Galatella sedifolia
USDA Symbol:
ASSE16

Growth Characteristics

Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to dry, open habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Sow on surface or lightly cover; benefits from light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI