Aster tongolensis
East Indies Aster
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, rock garden, woodland garden |
| Height | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Spread | 9" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |