China Aster

Red Clover

About China Aster and Red Clover

China Aster

Red Clover

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

China

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

352

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-5

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bumblebees, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Trifolium pratense

Common Name

China Aster

Red Clover

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

लाल तिपतिया घास

In German

China Aster

Rotklee

In French

Chine Aster

Trèfle rouge

In Spanish

aster de China

Trébol rojo

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Κόκκινο τριφύλλι

In Portuguese

China Aster

Trevo vermelho

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Czerwona koniczyna

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Trifolium pratense

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Fabales

Family

Asteraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Trifolium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Trifolieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

15300

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Red Clover

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Red Clover

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

China Aster and Red Clover Physical Information

China Aster and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Red Clover are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green

Care of China Aster and Red Clover

Care of China Aster and Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.