Aster chilensis | Aster | Various
Aster chilensis belongs to the plant family COMPOSIT and Genus Aster This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Aster chilensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Aster chilensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Aster chilensis aster attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Aster chilensis is a host plant for the field crescent butterfly.
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.
Aster novae-angliae | New England Aster | Various
Aster novi-belgii 'Alert' | Michaelmas Daisy | Flower
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.