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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade
Aspect:
North facing, south facing
Position in Border:
Back, front
Shade Type:
Deep, dry

Planting

Spacing:
2.11m apart
2.21m between rows
spacing note added
Depth:
2.33m

Soil

Prefers rich soil/Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Boggy / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyes
Plantyesyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyes
Pruneyesyesyes
Cut Backyesyesyes
Collect Seedsyesyesyes
Harvestyesyesyes
At Its Bestyesyesyes
Time To Actyesyesyes
To Doyesyesyes

Asteren ‘culastern’ and wildlife

Asteren ‘culastern’ is known for attracting beneficial insects and birds. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Asteren ‘culastern’ poisonous?

Asteren ‘culastern’ irritates eyes and is harmful if ingested. Its bark, foliage, fruit and pollen are toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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