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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Aster cordifolius is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 3. It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:
Leaves - cooked and used as greens[207].
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Medicinal Uses
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Antirheumatic Aromatic Nervine
An infusion of the plant is used as an aromatic nervine and also in the treatment of rheumatism[207].
References
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Succeeds in most good garden soils[1], preferring one that is well-drained and moisture retentive[200]. Prefers a sunny position[200]. Prefers a rich soil[1]. Plants can be naturalized in a woodland or other wild garden[200]. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].
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Propagation
Seed - surface sow in spring in a cold frame. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks can improve germination rates[134]. The seed usually germinates in 2 weeks at 20°c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Basal cuttings in late spring. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10 - 15cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| F | LMH | N | M | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Achillea santolina | | Perennial | 0.3 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Achillea sibirica | Siberian Yarrow | Perennial | 0.5 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 1 | |
| Acmella oleracea | Toothache plant, Paracress | Perennial | 0.4 |
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| F | LMH | N | M | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Acourtia microcephala | Sacapellote | Perennial | 1.4 |
7-10
| | LM | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Actinea acaulis arizonica | | | 0.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 0 | |
| Ageratina altissima | White Snakeroot, Richweed | Perennial | 2.0 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ageratina aromatica | | Perennial | 1.5 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | |
| Ageratina herbacea | Fragrant Snakeroot | Perennial | 2.0 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Ageratina ligustrina | | Shrub | 5.0 |
9-11
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | |
| Ageratina occidentalis | Western Snakeroot | Perennial | 0.7 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Ageratina rugosum | | | 0.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 0 | |
| Ageratum conyzoides | Goatweed, Tropical whiteweed | Annual | 1.0 |
8-11
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 3 | |
| Ageratum houstonianum | Ageratum, Bluemink, Floss Flower, Garden | Annual | 0.3 |
0-0
| M | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Agoseris aurantiaca | Mountain Dandelion, Orange agoseris | Perennial | 0.6 |
0-0
| | Lm | N | DM | 2 | 1 | |
| Agoseris glauca | Mountain Dandelion, Pale agoseris, False agoseris | Perennial | 0.6 |
0-0
| | Lm | N | DM | 1 | 1 | |
| Ambrosia artemesiifolia | Roman Wormwood, Bitterweed, Blackweed, Carrot Weed, Hay Fever Weed, Stickeweed, Tassel Weed, Wild Ta | Annual | 0.9 |
4-8
| M | LMH | SN | M | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Ambrosia trifida | Giant Ragweed, Great ragweed, Texan great ragweed, Bitterweed, Bloodweed, Buffalo Weed, Horse Cane | Annual | 2.0 |
1-11
| M | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Anacyclus pyrethrum | Mount Atlas Daisy, Chamomile Spanish, Pellitory | Perennial | 0.3 |
5-7
| M | LM | N | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Anaphalis margaritacea | Pearly Everlasting, Western pearly everlasting | Perennial | 0.9 |
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| | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 2 | |
| Antennaria dioica | Catsfoot, Stoloniferous pussytoes | Perennial | 0.1 |
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| | L | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Anthemis arvensis | Corn Chamomile | Annual | 0.4 |
4-8
| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Anthemis cotula | Mayweed, Stinking chamomile | Annual | 0.6 |
4-8
| | MH | N | DM | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Anthemis tinctoria | Yellow Camomile, Golden chamomile, Dyers' Chamomile, Golden Marguerite | Perennial | 0.8 |
4-6
| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Arctium lappa | Great Burdock, Gobo | Biennial | 2.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Arctium minus | Lesser Burdock | Biennial | 1.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | M | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Argyranthemum foeniculaceum | | Perennial | 1.0 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 0 | |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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