China Aster
Callistephuschinensis 'Pot 'n Patio Mix'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us)
Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Pot 'n Patio Mix
Additional cultivar information: (aka Pot and Patio Mix, Pot Patio Mix)

Synonym:Aster chinensis

Synonym:Aster sinensis

Category
Annuals

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bright Yellow
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting