New York aster and Tatarian aster are different plants, with mature height, foliage and flower clusters providing useful comparison points. Check the botanical name before choosing a plant for a border with limited room.
Different morphological characteristics
The distribution areas of Ziru are mainly in the north of my country, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and Northeast provinces. In foreign countries, Ziru is also distributed in the Far East of North Korea, Japan, and Russia. The height of the purple magpie can reach more than two meters, and its base blades are rounded or appear an oval spoon. Ziru's head -shaped inflorescence is arranged into a compound umbrella.
The name of the Dutch chrysanthemum abroad is a new comparison Ziru. Because China is a population introduced from Europe, we call it Dutch chrysanthemum. There are many varieties of Dutch chrysanthemums. Its plant height is generally 50 ~ 80 cm. The stems are clustered, the leaves are long or lanceolate, and the leafy base is slightly holding a stem. Head -shaped inflorescence, dense or gathering into umbrella rooms. The color of the Dutch chrysanthemum is red, blue -purple, light blue to white.
Different flowering period
The flowering period of the purple magpie is in the autumn, and the corolla is blue -purple. The flowering period of the Dutch chrysanthemum is between August and October. Some varieties of Dutch chrysanthemums bloom in spring and autumn, which is more suitable for potted plants.
Confused
Common aster names and older botanical classifications can overlap. Use a current species label to distinguish New York aster from Tatarian aster, and compare the mature foliage and flower clusters.
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