Aster ageratoides
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Clump-forming perennial which grows to about 75-90cm tall, with dark green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves, and clusters of dark violet flowers with yellow centres, flowering on strong stems, over a long period from early to late autumn or early winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aster ageratoides (Aster ageratoides)
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aster ageratoides
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aster ageratoides
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Aster ageratoides care guide
- Evenly moist soil spring-autumn, reduce irrigation volume cold winter
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Evenly moist soil spring-autumn, reduce irrigation volume cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced perennial feed every three weeks warm growing season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead spent flowers to tidy, cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See aster cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Asters may be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
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