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Aster glehnii

Scientific Name: Aster glehnii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Aster glehnii

Aster glehnii, sometimes referred to as 'Agleni' (likely a cultivar name), is a perennial plant appreciated for its late-season blooms.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has small parts (small white daisies) that could pose a potential hazard if ingested.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant has small parts (small white daisies) that could pose a potential hazard if ingested.
  • The plant's stems can reach heights of up to 2 meters, so supervision should be exercised with children playing around the plants.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aster glehnii F. Schmidt
  • Family: Asteraceae (alt. Compositae)
  • Genus: Aster
  • Synonyms: Aster glehnii var. glehnii is noted as a synonym of Aster glehnii F. Schmidt. Aster korsakoviensis H.Lv. & Vaniot is also listed as a synonym.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aster glehnii is native to Sakhalin and Hokkaido islands.
  • It thrives in sunny locations with moist to wet soil conditions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1.5 to 2 meters (approximately 5 to 6.5 feet) tall.
  • It features tall, strong stems topped with a mass of small, white, daisy-like flowers in late summer and early autumn (August to October).
  • The plant exhibits a clump-forming habit and may spread via short runners.
  • Seedheads are described as Eupatorium-like.

Ecological Role

  • Aster glehnii is noted to attract bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens.
  • It is recommended for natural gardens.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Aster glehnii is susceptible to powdery mildew caused by Podosphaera astericola, as reported in Korea.

Quirky Facts

  • One source notes that in the language of flowers, Aster means "am confiant" (trusting).

Additional Information

  • The EPPO code for Aster glehnii is ASTGL.
  • Further information can be found at Dave's Garden, The Plant List, IPNI, Australian Plant Name Index, NYBG Virtual Herbarium, and Musum.