Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us) Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis) Cultivar: Matsumoto Mix Synonym:Aster chinensis Synonym:Aster sinensis
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Smooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color PinkRed Coral/Apricot Light Blue White/Near White Bloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsN/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |