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Callistephus

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n.1.a genus of plants having only one species, an erect Asiatic herb with large flowers.
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Noun1.Callistephus - one species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers
genus Callistephus
asterid dicot genus - genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
aster family, Asteraceae, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae - plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia
Callistephus chinensis, China aster - valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting
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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.
Read all about it by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
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.
Book of the week by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
What are generally thought of as asters are in fact China asters, Callistephus chinensis, which are half-hardy annuals.
Gardening: plant of the week: Aster by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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