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Aster
cordifolius
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Propagation
Notes
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| Species | Aster cordifolius |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Common name(s) | Common blue heart-leaved aster |
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Thomas
G. Barnes @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Barnes, T.G. & S.W. Francis.
2004. Wildflowers and ferns of Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky
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| Maturation sign(s) | pappus expands, achenes turn black |
| Collection dates | October; achenes persist on plant for several weeks |
| Seed cleaning | none required |
| Storage | dry |
| Germination method(s) | sow directly; or cold, moist stratification in sphagnum |
| Restoration potential | proven performer |
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Published data |
will germinate within 4 weeks or after 90 days cold stratifcation (Cullina 2000) |
| Last updated: | 3/5/04 |
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