6 天之前 · There are several aster varieties that are lesser known, but have quite popular cultivars. Some lesser-known asters include Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (formerly known as Aster oblongifolius), Aster amellus, and Aster x frikartii. Let’s take a deeper look at some of the most popular cultivars of each more obscure variety. ‘October Skies’

Cold-hardy perennials with daisy-like flowers, aster flowers are the pollinator stars of the garden from late summer through fall. Growing 1 to 6 feet tall, depending on variety, these upright flowering plants bear cheerful, star-shaped flower heads ranging from purple to white to blue.

2020年8月2日 · Asters are a type of beautiful perennial flower that can fill your garden with beautiful shades of purple and pink colors in fall. Planting different kinds of asters in your garden will brighten up your garden when other plants have stopped blooming. The most common aster flower color is purple or lilac.

2024年9月3日 · Learn how to care for asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) in order to benefit from their beautiful display of daisy-like blue, purple, and white flowers.

2025年3月12日 · There are 100+ asters native to North America, in colors from white to blue to purple. Asters are essential for pollinators, offering vital late summer and fall nectar. Beginner-friendly, they thrive in various sunlight conditions—some even enjoy the shade. Every garden deserves at least three species of asters. Scroll below to find your favorites.

2024年10月19日 · Asters are summer-blooming perennial flowers known for their colorful petals on daisy-like flowers. The wild varieties are common in meadows and at the edges of woodlands, and there are many cultivated varieties in a wide range of sizes and colors. Most cultivars begin blooming in late summer and put on a vibrant show through mid to late autumn.

2022年10月19日 · There are many different types of aster from which to choose, most of which thrive in temperate to cool season climates. As native plants, they are adaptable to many sites, but do seem to prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Both the New England and New York asters are native to North America and thrive in a wide range of growing conditions.

2024年12月28日 · What Is an Aster Flower? Other Common Names – Asters, New England asters, New York asters, frost flowers, Michaelmas daisies; Natively Found In – Eurasia; Mature Height – 1-6 feet tall, 1-4 feet wide; Hardiness Zones – Zones 3 – 8; Aster flowers are part of the Asteraceae family.

Asters have daisy-like heads of flowers with disc florets surrounded by ray florets and come in a variety of colors. They are easy to grow and require very little maintenance. They typically bloom in the late summer and fall adding color to the garden as the seasons change.

2022年2月18日 · Many types of asters stand at around 2ft (60cm) tall with small or large, single or double blooms opening from mid-summer to the first frosts. We've rounded up some of our favorite varieties for you to grow in your plot. 1. ‘Apricot Duchess’.