Common names:
Alpine Aster
Aster

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4b
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Flower Time:Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Cyathium
Uses:Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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