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Aster farreri
Scientific Name: Aster farreri
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Aster farreri
Aster farreri, commonly known as Michaelmas Daisies, is a low-growing perennial prized for its vibrant blue-purple flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from 15cm to 90cm in height, which may be within reach of household pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aster farreri W.W. Sm. & Jeffrey
- Common Name: Michaelmas Daisies
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Aster diplostephioides (Candolle) C. B. Clarke subsp. farreri (W. W. Smith & Jeffrey) Onno
- Aster nigrotinctus Y. Ling
- Aster vilmorinii Franchet var. nigrotinctus (Y. Ling)
- Erigeron farreri Botsch.
- Aster tongolensis 'Berggarten'
Distribution and Habitat
- Aster farreri is native to regions including Tibet.
- It is found in alpine areas, up to 4200m in elevation.
- This plant can thrive in open spaces and gardens.
Morphological Characteristics
- Aster farreri is a low-growing perennial, reaching a height of 15cm to 90cm.
- It has an upright, clump-forming growth habit.
- The basal leaves are lanceolate, measuring 10-15cm in length.
- It produces solitary flowerheads, 6-8cm in diameter, in early summer.
- The flowers feature purple-blue rays and an orange central disc.
- The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and covered in wax.
Quirky Facts
- The name Aster farreri was established in 1916 by William Wright Smith and John Frederick Jeffrey and is considered validly published.
- The cultivar name 'Berggarten' translates to "mountain garden".
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Aster farreri.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Map
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- B and T World Seeds