Ragged Robin

China Aster

About Ragged Robin and China Aster

Ragged Robin

China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

3035

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Rosette/Stemless

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

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

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Ragged Robin

China Aster

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

चीन एस्टर

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

China Aster

In French

Ragged Robin

Chine Aster

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

aster de China

In Greek

ragged Robin

Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

China Aster

In Polish

Ragged Robin

Chiny Aster

In Latin

Robin ragged

Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Lychnis

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

6015

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and China Aster

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

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and China Aster

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

Ragged Robin and China Aster Physical Information

Ragged Robin and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and China Aster are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Ragged Robin and China Aster

Care of Ragged Robin and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.