Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Ornamental
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Aster
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
एस्टर
Chionodoxa
In German
Astern
Chionodoxa
In French
Aster
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Aster
Chionodoxa
In Greek
αστήρ
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Aster
Chionodoxa
In Polish
aster
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Aster
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Aster and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Aster and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Aster and Chionodoxa. Aster doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Aster has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aster and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aster and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Aster and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Aster and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Aster and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Aster and Chionodoxa
Care of Aster and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.