Japanese Aster
Kalimeris pinnatifida
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: kalimeris
Plant ID (slug): kalimeris-pinnatifida
Numeric ID: 21736
USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Kalimeris pinnatifida is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves and young plants - cooked[1, 46, 61, 105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Kalimeris pinnatifida Japanese Aster
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