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 ...
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
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 ...