Common names:
Variegated Japanese Aster
Aster

Botanical names:
Aster meyanoAccepted
Kalimeris nomyeaSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Inflorescence Type:Compound
Uses:Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Self fertile
Provide darkness
Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Division
Pollinators:Other
Wasps
Midges
Flies
Various insects
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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