Herb latin name: Aster hauptii


Synonyms: Aster fastigiatus, Galatella hauptii


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Aster hauptii:

Young leaves - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Flowering:
September
to October

Habitat of the herb:

Steppes, stony slopes and shrubby formations, mainly in the mid-mountain zone.

Propagation of Aster hauptii:

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. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 20°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn.

Cultivation of the herb:

Steppes, stony slopes and shrubby formations, mainly in the mid-mountain zone.

Medicinal use of Aster hauptii:

None known

Known hazards of Aster hauptii:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.