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Callistephus

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Callistephus 

a genus of annual herbaceous plants of thefamily Compositae, with one species, China aster (Callistephuschinensis). In floriculture this species, which is also commonlyknown as the annual aster, is represented by numerous varieties.These varieties differ in height, form, structure, and color of theanthodium.



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99 paperback) is about the Michaelmas daisy types from North America, a huge range from little alpines to tall border plants - not to be confused with the annuals, callistephus or China asters.
99 paperback) will be your ideal companion to these free-flowering perennials from North America ( not to be confused with the annuals, callistephus or China asters ( but a huge range of types from little alpines to tall borders plants.
What are generally thought of as asters are in fact China asters, Callistephus chinensis, which are half-hardy annuals.
 
 
 
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