Discover how to plant, grow, and care for asters—cold-hardy, late-blooming perennials that attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or wildflower patches.
Learn how to care for asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) in order to benefit from their beautiful display of daisy-like blue, purple, and white flowers.
Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 170 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae. [1] The name Aster comes from the Ancient ...
Asters are hardy, easy-to-grow perennials that suit gardens of all shapes, sizes, and styles—especially cutting gardens and sunny or lightly shaded borders. While a few species bloom in the early spring season, most display their spectacular flowers, backed by evergreen foliage, from late in summer well into fall, just as other summer blooms are fading.
Want beautiful flowers from late summer into fall? Grow asters, perennials with a daisy-like appearance. Learn how to plant and care for aster flowers and find 16 varieties to brighten up your garden.
Aster Flowers: Plant & Care for These Fall-Blooming Perennials - Garden ...
Aster Varieties: 25 Types of Aster Flowers For Your Garden Asters come in many shapes and sizes. If you've decided to plant some asters this season but aren't sure what to pick, you've come to the right place! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through her favorite aster varieties you can plant in your garden this season!