Blue Aster Flower

A favorite dwarf perennial aster, Woods Blue is an excellent selection for a position near the front of a border. During the late summer into fall, it is packed with blue flowers highlighted by a ...

The Virginian-Pilot: Asters: Fall-blooming flower brings a touch of violet-blue color to the autumn landscape

The New York aster, or Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, is a stunning plant in late fall, the violet-blue ray flowers with yellow or reddish disk flowers, contrasting with blooming goldenrods, according to ...

Asters: Fall-blooming flower brings a touch of violet-blue color to the autumn landscape

As I wander the grounds of the arboretum throughout the month of May, my eye is caught by the blue flowers of the late spring-blooming plant commonly known as Stokes aster. Closely related to its ...

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The Financial Times: Master of the aster: why I love blue daisies

With bright petals on daisy-like flowers, asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) are a popular addition to any garden. Known as a keystone species, asters serve as an important food source for pollinators in ...

MSN: September Birth Flowers: Vibrant Aster and Morning Glory Symbolism & Growing Tips

Autumn's on the way, and there's no time like today to get acquainted with your designated September birth flowers — aster and morning glory. Whether a striking star or velvety trumpet, these radiant ...

September Birth Flowers: Vibrant Aster and Morning Glory Symbolism & Growing Tips

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Looking for something different to plant this year? How about a tough native plant that produces pretty lavender-blue blooms? Stokes’ Aster is a good choice few people grow and fits right into most ...

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