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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White with blue highlights
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 10 to 14 days
Depth to plant seed: 1/4 inch
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • China Aster

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Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2015-08-26
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2015-09-05
First true leaf.

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