AsterSpecies, Peking Aster
Asterpekinensis

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aster (ASS-ter)
Species: pekinensis (pee-keen-EN-sis)

Synonym:Kalimeris integrifolia

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

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)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds