Species

Callistephus chinensis

Etymology

Callistephus: From the Greek kallistos 'most beautiful' and stephanos 'crown', referring to the flowers

Common Name(s)

Chinese aster

Family

Asteraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites

Flower Colours

Blue,Red / Pink

Year Naturalised

1968

Origin

E. Asia

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010