Aster tongolensis 'Wartburg Star'

East Indies Aster

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Common Name:

East Indies Aster

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

East Indies Aster (Aster tongolensis 'Wartburg Star') - Description

Aster tongolensis is a species of the genus Aster.

East Indies Aster (Aster tongolensis 'Wartburg Star') - Blooming

Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.

East Indies Aster (Aster tongolensis 'Wartburg Star') - Growth

There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.

East Indies Aster (Aster tongolensis 'Wartburg Star') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.

East Indies Aster (Aster tongolensis 'Wartburg Star') - Pest

Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.