Overview
Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' is a perennial in the genus Aster, part of the Asteraceae family. Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. It is native to Sichuan, Assam, Shikoku, Hubei, Korea, Russian Far East, Japan and Myanmar.
About
Aster ageratoides is a perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to eastern Asia.
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About the genus
Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 170 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aster
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- moist
Plant details
Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Native to
- Sichuan, Assam, Shikoku, Hubei, Korea, Russian Far East, Japan, Myanmar
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'?
Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' need?
Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
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More in the Aster genus
- Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki'Balsam Aster
- Aster amellusItalian aster
- Aster amellus 'Rudolph Goethe'Italian aster 'Rudolph Goethe'
- Aster amellus 'Sonia'Italian aster 'Sonia'
- Aster amellus 'Ultramarine'European Michaelmas Daisy
- Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'European Michaelmas Daisy
- Aster canus
- Aster divaricatusWhite Wood Aster
