General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Other: Flowers are tall and may need staking
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
4"-5"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70ºF
Days to germinate: 10 to 14 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/8 inch, covering with a light layer of soil
Other info: Direct sow after last frost
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • China Aster

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Location: My garden, KY
Date: August 2020

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