| Botanical name | Aster species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April August September October Large heads of small to medium sized daisies in a wide range of colours. A few flower in Spring, but most in late Summer and Autumn. |
| Common name(s) | Michaelmas daisies |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Michaelmas dasies bears simple linear to lance-shaped foliage, sometimes hairy or serrated. |
| Planting instructions | Plant in a full sun, airy, open position. This will ensure maximum flowering and minimum mildew, a problem in humid conditions. |
| Maintenance | After flowering, cut back hard. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist |
| Interesting info | The ancient Greeks believed that asters repelled snakes and were an antidote to their venom. |
Aster species (Michaelmas daisies)
- Botanical name: Aster species
- Common name(s): Michaelmas daisies
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Michaelmas dasies bears simple linear to lance-shaped foliage, sometimes hairy or serrated. Large heads of small to medium sized daisies in a wide range of colours. A few flower in Spring, but most in late Summer and Autumn. They prefer well-drained soil that stays moist in the growing season. Plant in a full sun, airy, open position. This will ensure maximum flowering and minimum mildew, a problem in humid conditions. After flowering, cut back hard.
Family: Asteraceae
Botanical Pronunciation: ASS-tur
Aster species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March April August September October
Large heads of small to medium sized daisies in a wide range of colours. A few flower in Spring, but most in late Summer and Autumn.
Michaelmas dasies bears simple linear to lance-shaped foliage, sometimes hairy or serrated.
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