China Aster
Callistephuschinensis 'Starlight Rose'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Starlight Rose

Synonym:Aster chinensis

Synonym:Aster sinensis

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds