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Chinese Aster

Callistephus chinensis

Also known as China Aster, Annual Aster

Chinese asters produce showy, composite flower heads in shades of purple, pink, red, and white. Native to eastern Asia, these annuals thrive in cool summer conditions and attract a wide variety of insect pollinators. They develop leafy, branched stems topped by long-lasting daisy-like or pom-pom floral displays through late summer.

AnnualFloweringOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil Nutrients
Predators
  • Aphids
  • Slugs
  • Japanese Beetles
ThreatsFungal wilt, localized habitat loss in wild range
HabitatsGrasslands, forest margins, cultivated gardens
Life span1 year (Annual)
Classification
  1. OrderAsterales
  2. FamilyAsteraceae
  3. GenusCallistephus
  4. SpeciesCallistephus chinensis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Observation: Look for vibrant ray and disc florets in late summer.
  • Cultivation: Plant in full sun with well-draining soil for optimal flowering.
  • Maintenance: Deadhead spent blossoms regularly to prolong the bloom period.
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