Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
-
Habitat
Cold Regions
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
China Aster
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
China Aster
Echte Kamille
In French
Chine Aster
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
aster de China
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
China Aster
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Callistephus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Astereae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of China Aster and German Chamomile
Season and care of China Aster and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
China Aster and German Chamomile Physical Information
China Aster and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of China Aster and German Chamomile are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and German Chamomile
Care of China Aster and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.