Korean starwort is a perennial wildflower native only to the Korean Peninsula. Its pale violet flowers have yellow centers, and in Korea it blooms from June through October.
Appearance
Growth form
It is an that grows about 20–24 in (50–60 cm) tall and spreads by underground stems.
Leaves
The leaves are long and narrow, with small teeth along the edges.
Flowers
Each branch ends in a pale violet flower head about 1.6–2 in (4–5 cm) across, with a yellow center.
Flowering time
In its native Korean range, it flowers from June through October.
Fruit
The small, dry fruits lack the long, feathery hairs that help many asters spread on the wind.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
moist meadows in Korea
Range
Its native range is Korea.
Growing it
Propagation
Garden plants can be propagated by seed or division.
Name and classification
About the name
Miyamayomena koraiensis is another scientific name for this species.