Aromatic Aster Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aromatic aster is a perennial plant often found in rock outcrops and dry woodlands on limestone and calcareous shale. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can grow to 3 feet tall with very showy flowers that bloom in the summer. It was selected as the 2000 North Carolina Wildflower of the Year by the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
Common Name |
Aromatic Aster or Oblong-leaved Aster
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
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Genus
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Symphyotrichum
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Aromatic Aster Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aromatic Aster.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aromatic Aster needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aromatic Aster needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Aromatic Aster Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aromatic Aster to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Aromatic Aster to thrive is between 30% and 50%. |
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Aromatic Aster Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aromatic Aster. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Aromatic Aster plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Aromatic Aster Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aromatic Aster plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Purple
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
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Is Aromatic Aster toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aromatic Aster Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aromatic Aster, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Aromatic Aster Native Region |
Find out where the Aromatic Aster plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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