Common names:
New England Aster
Aster

Botanical names:
Symphyotrichum lgeoaaeaiv-nn Accepted
Aster laanneeoi-gva Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Flowers: Nocturnal
Flower Time: Fall
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Umbel
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate
Suitable for wintersowing
Other info
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Other
Moths and Butterflies
Flies
Birds
Cleistogamous
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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