Aster hauptii
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Frost limit
- −45.6 °C
Cultivation
Succeeds in most good garden soils. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. There is some confusion over this name. One report says that A. hauptii. Ledeb. is a synonym for Galatella hauptii. (Ledeb.)Lindl. We assume that our record refers to A. hauptii. Ledeb. but there must be some doubt about this[K]. Just to further confuse matters, one synonym for this species is A. fastigiatus. Ledeb. and there also seems to be an A. fastigiatus. Fisch. Some further investigation is required.
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. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn.
Edible uses
Young leaves - cooked.
Habitat
Steppes, stony slopes and shrubby formations, mainly in the mid-mountain zone.
Native range
E. Asia - Siberia.