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About Astilbe and Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Perennial
Tree

Origin

-
-

Types

Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Ornamental

Number of Varieties

15180
0 40000
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Habitat

Mountain tops, Woodlands
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-93-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9*2
7-1

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm670.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Purple, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cone shaped
Narrowly obovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Medium

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Aster amellus

Common Name

Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Aster

In Hindi

Astilbe
एस्टर

In German

Prachtspieren
Astern

In French

Astilbe
Aster

In Spanish

Astilbe
Aster

In Greek

astilbe
αστήρ

In Portuguese

astilbe
Aster

In Polish

astilbe
aster

In Latin

Artemisia
Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales
Asterales

Family

Saxifragaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Astilbe
Aster

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
Astereae

Subfamily

-
Asteroideae

Number of Species

18180
1 27800
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Properties of Astilbe and Aster

Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Aster? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Aster. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like and Aster has allergic reactions like . 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 Astilbe and Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Astilbe and Aster

Season and care of Astilbe and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Aster season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.

Astilbe and Aster Physical Information

Astilbe and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Aster are as follows:

  • Astilbe flower color: White

  • Astilbe leaf color: Green

  • Aster flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Astilbe and Aster

Care of Astilbe and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.