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Aster

The Asters are an excellent transition plant, connecting the summer and fall seasons. Aster means “star” in Greek. They belong to the daisy family and are distinguished by their starburst arrangement of brilliant petals that usually surround a yellow center. Therefore, planting Asters in the garden, when in full bloom, the blooms are small yet plentiful, giving the plants the appearance of being “all color.”

Common names: Asters, New England asters, frost flowers
Botanical name: Symphyotrichum spp.
Family: Asteraceae
Plant type: Herbaceous, perennial
Hardiness zones: 3 - 8 (USDA)
Mature size: 1 - 6 ft. tall, 1 - 4 ft. wide
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Native area: North America

Types of Asters
Purple Cloud Asters

Purple Cloud Asters

Barr's Pink Aster

Barr's Pink Aster

Prof. Anton Kippenberg Asters

Prof. Anton Kippenberg Asters

Snow Flurry Asters

Snow Flurry Asters

‘KICKIN’ New England Asters

‘KICKIN’ New England Asters

Fellowship Asters

Fellowship Asters