species 2,245 observations
Chinese Aster
Callistephus chinensis
Field notes
Supports All
22
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Brown-hooded Owlet, Stalk Borer Moth
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Foxglove Aphid, Leafcurl Plum Aphid, Acutalis tartarea, Ornate Aphid
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, Wedgling Moth
12
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Annual
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.