Heteropappus Species, False Aster
Heteropappusaltaicus

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Heteropappus (het-er-oh-PAP-us)
Species: altaicus (al-TAY-ik-us)

Synonym:Aster altaicus

Synonym:Heteropappus distortus

Synonym:Aster altaicus var. medius

Synonym:Aster pumilus

Category
Annuals

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting