Aster tataricus

Flower name
Aster tataricus
Scientific name
Aster tataricus
Aliasshion, Tatarian aster, 十五夜草, 思い草
Place of originchina
Place of floweringFields and footpaths, Garden, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September

What is Aster tataricus

Birth flowers for Sep 28, Oct 16

Aster tataricus , Tatarian aster or shion (Scientific name: Aster tataricus) is native to China,and it is a perennial grass of the family Asteraceae. In Japan, it grows naturally in Mt. Aso in Kyushu. In autumn, extend inflorescence from the flower stem and attach a large number of head flowers to the shoot apex. Head flowers give a row of yellow lamellar flowers in the center and lilac petals in the periphery. The flower language is "I wont' forget you."

Generic name: Aster tataricus , Tatarian aster or shion, Scientific name: Aster tataricus, Origin: China, Distribution of habitat:habitat distribution: Mt. Aso in Kyushu in Japan, plant length: 100 to 180 m, root foliage shape: spatula elliptical, foliage shape: oval to long ellipse, stem length: 20 to 35 cm, leaf width: 5 to 10 cm, leaves: alternate, radial symmetric flower, inflorescence form: scattered inflorescence, corolla: head flower, inflorescence diameter: 3 to 3.5 cm, flowering period: July to September, tongue-shaped flower color: light blue Purple, tubular flower: yellow, fruit period: September to October, use: application for ornamental, herbal medicine, cooking material.