Callistephus, China Aster 'Lilliput Blue Moon'

Callistephuschinensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Aster chinensis
Aster sinensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Kalama, Washington

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2009 | neutral

Aster with deep violet pompom blooms edged in pinky-violet. Uniform and free flowering.

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | neutral

I was disappointed in this plant. It's pretty but does not come close to the description or the picture of it. The color or bloom size a...Read More

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