They can also grow wild, which adds to their appeal as a garden plants. Asters have a long flowering period, with spring varieties starting in March and summer varieties continuing into September or even October. The word aster has a Greek origin meaning "star" because these plants resemble stars when they are in full bloom.
Perennials are beautiful and can provide great color to your yard or garden.
Most Common Types of Aster Flowers
There are many types of aster flowers. This can make it difficult to choose the right one for your garden or home. In this article, we will discuss some common types of asters and their properties.
Black Beauty Aster
Black Beauty Aster (Aster novae-angliae) is a perennial plant native to North America. It blooms from mid-summer until early fall, and its flowers have purple petals with yellow centers. This variety can grow up to 24 inches tall, making it an attractive choice for home gardens with partial shade or full sun exposure. It is also known as the purple dome aster.
New York Aster
New York Aster (Symphyotrichum Novi-belgii) is a perennial plant that grows up to 24 inches tall and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It performs great in partial shade or full sun exposure and does not need much water during the growing season.
Aromatic Aster
Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is perennial with rigid stems, usually less than 20 in. tall, having more branches from the base. The narrow leaves and stems spread in small numbers like short hair on the branch, giving the plant a silvery texture. Flowers are pinnately dissected into up to 50 parts, with 5 to 8 petals per group. They’re pink or lavender-blue with a yellow color in the middle.
Wood's Blue Aster
Wood's Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) is an excellent perennial for rock gardens and borders. This drought-tolerant plant blooms in the summer, and it has grayish leaves that grow to be 1 foot tall. It can rise up to four feet tall, making it an attractive addition to your garden
Wood's Blue Aster is hardy in zones 3-8, making it a good choice for colder regions and warmer climates. This aster flower can also handle partial shade or full sun exposure.
White Star Aster
The white star aster is a perennial for lawns and gardens, with white flowers. It is also known as Eurybia divaricata. The white star aster is native to North America and grows in the wild on hillsides, woods, rocky places, and plains from August through October. The flower has an upright habit and can grow up to 12 inches tall. The leaves are oval-shaped and up to two inches long.
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Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes, also called Aster baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii) has a deep blue color. It is about 1 inch across, with five petals and several rows of stamens in the center. The wildflower blooms from late summer through fall and is often one of the last asters which blossoms in late September or early October. It grows about 1 to 2 feet tall, making it easy for you to see in your garden!
Baby Blue Eyes are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects such as butterflies because they provide nectar during their pollination season, which runs from mid-July until mid-October depending on where you live within North America (in some places later!). This plant is also excellent at attracting beneficial insects that assist humans by helping control pests like aphids which feed on our plants, causing them stress or even death if left unchecked by our helpful friends!
September Ruby
September Ruby (Aster novae-angliae) is a native wildflower that can be found in woodland meadows. This perennial aster has petals that are deep maroon in color and grows to around 2 feet tall. This variety blooms later than some other species of asters, so it may not be available in nurseries until late summer or early fall.
September Ruby is easy to grow and maintain, making it an ideal choice for beginning gardeners looking for their first perennial plant.
Fellowship Aster
The Fellowship aster (Aster novi-belgii) cultivar will add a splash of color to your fall garden. This pearly white and pink flower features dark green centers that turn to lime green as the flowers mature. It measures about 2.25" (6 cm) wide, and it makes a terrific cut flower with its sturdy stems in late September or early October.
Nanus Aster
The ‘Nanus' aster is an excellent choice for any garden. The nanus asters have just 5 to 10 petals, giving them a distinct star shape. The bright yellow centers make these flowers especially attractive when they bloom in the fall. The ‘Nanus' aster is identified by its elongated lilac petals and a bright yellow center.
The ‘Nanus' aster can grow 12 inches tall and 15 inches wide. It has an upright habit, making it ideal for borders or other areas where you want your plants to stand out. . The flowers are about 1 inch wide, with a dark purple center. These asters will grow to be about 2 feet tall and wide, making them an excellent choice for borders or beds.
Harrington’s Pink Aster
Harrington's Pink Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) offers mass plantings and family bouquets. It is a bright, perennial favorite that blooms in late summer and fall. This variety is found widely in the garden, with many small petals of bright pink color on stems through which branches originate. It is the favorite place to sit for butterflies. It has delicate petals and the petals close during nighttime and opens again when the sun rises.
Wrapping Up
It is always important to know the types of flowers you are growing. This will help you with proper care and maintenance. Asters are a type of plant that can grow in many different colors and sizes. They are also available year-round so they are great for adding color to your garden all winter long!
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