Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Netherlands

Common name: Siberische herfstaster, Siberian aster, Ziwan (紫菀)

Family: Asteraceae subfam. Asteroideae (Aster family)

Distribution: Siberia

Hardiness: Zone 03

Life form: Perennial

Comments: Aster is the genus after which the aster or composite family is named. The flower heads usually consist of many brightly coloured florets, reduced flowers. The name tataricus refers to Tartary or the Tartars. The species originates from Siberia. The roots are used in Chinese Traditional Medicine. The roots are used as Ziwan (紫菀) or Asteris Radix et Rhizoma to eliminate phlegm and for the treatment of colds, coughs, and asthma.