What is aster?
Aster is an important family of the Asteraceae family, which represents approximately 200 flowering plants, most of which come from Eurasia. Asters are highly appreciated by gardeners and a cut flower industry for their colorful flowers similar to Daisy. Until the 90s, the family aster consisted of three times as many species as today. The former Asters that come from North America are now listed under 10 different separate families. These North American families are still informally referred to as Asters Asters.
Flowering plant a. Amellus is the official type of the family aster . The type of type is the only species that has all the features that are associated with a specific category of botanical nomenclatures. a. Amellus is informally known by the ordinary names Fall Aster, Italian Aster and Michaelmas Daisy. This permanent plant provides during small flowers at the present, which consists of violet petals with a lavender with a bright yellow center. He was permanentIna reaches a height of 6 to 12 inches (about 15 to 30 centimeters) when it is mature and produces annual flowers at the end of spring. Most cultivars of this species have pink or purple flowers and benefit in rocky, well -drained areas that offer abundant sun.
Apple Blossom ( a. Novi-Belgii ) is another member of this kind that is popular among gardeners. This perennial perennial grows significantly faster than most members of this family and can spread rapidly to take over the modest area of the flower garden. Apple Blossoms provides dense, spear in the shape of a vegetation season and light pink flowers during the first Fall. These plants work well in a mixed floral garden and can be divided after one year of growth.
Most members of the Aster are adaptable plants that are able to live in a wide range of climates, including the hardness zones of four to nine. Asters is the simplestThe bureau to promote by division, but new plants can also be grown from seed and root control. Most Aster prefers full sun or partial shadow and benefits in the soil that has been properly fertilized. Asternty should often be connected during the summer to ensure a lot of healthy flowers. Many popular aster are prone to infestation of molds that can be treated with soapy water or commercial sprays.