Italian Aster
Aster amellus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A perennial herb. It grows 30-60 cm high and 35-45 cm wide. The leaves are grey-green. They are rough to the touch. The flower heads are mauve-blue with yellow centres.

There are about 250 Aster species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It is best in well-composted, well-drained soils. It suits an open sunny position. It is damaged by drought. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Albania, Asia, Australia, China, Europe, India, Indochina, Laos, Luxembourg, Myanmar, SE Asia, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Gorska nebina, Maymyo-pan, Maymyo-pan-yaing

Synonyms

Aster trinervius Roxb.;