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Re: Asters

Heather,
You wrote: 
> I just bought an aster plant which has no tag.  How do I know whether
> this is an annual aster or perennial?  It makes a difference where I
> plant it.  This plant is about 18" high in the pot, with true-purple
> pompom blooms which are about 3 or 4" across.  Before the blooms open,
> they look white.  When they are fully open, they have a large yellow
> centre.
> 
> Anyone out there familiar with this aster?

It sounds like an annual aster, Callistephus chinensis. At least, I think
that's the correct genus name nowadays.  

If you are lucky, the grower used a yellows-resistant variety, and the
aster yellows virus that the leafhoppers are sure to infect it with won't
kill it.  Enjoy it while it lasts --- the first frost will kill it.  It
makes a nice cutflower, too.  

Check out the Stokes catalog for a description of what is available.  The
Gales usually carry a nice selection of cutting asters.  

Good luck.
Rick Grazzini <rickg@centrelab.com>
USDA 6 / Sunset 43
central PA, USA

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