Callistephus chinensis, commonly known as the China aster and annual aster, is a popular annual plant that produces conspicuous, 3 to 5 inches diameter flowers from early summer through fall on plants with oval, serrated, medium green foliage.
However, species plants are rarely grown due to the wide superior varieties that have emerged over the years. The plant’s height ranges from 8-inch to 36-inch tall. Varieties vary in appearance, from simple Daisy-shaped inflorescences with yellow centers to double inflorescences with a furry, pom-pom-like shape.
