Common names:
Aster
Lava Aster

Botanical names:
Ionactis naaiplAccepted
Aster smcroupoulSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Flowers:Fragrant
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Compound Umbel
Uses:Culinary Herb
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Days to germinate
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

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