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How to Grow and Care for Annual Asters in your Garden

Callistephus chinensis

This plant grows best with full sun for most of the dayThis plant will tolerate some drought, but benefits from periodic wateringButterfly FlowerWhite flowering plantRed flowering plantPink flowering plantYellow flowering plantblue flowering plantPurple flowering plantHow to Use the Plant Care Icons at The Garden Helper

This annual plant is a native to Asia.The flowers range in color from blue, white, red, yellow, or pink on 1'-3' stems. The foliage rises from the base of the plant. Grow asters in full sun with rich, well draining soil. Asters bloom from mid-summer up until the first frost.

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