Aster lateriflorus
Calico Aster
Offering masses of daisy-like blooms, use plants from this large, diverse group for formal borders, and rock and natural gardens. The low-growing Alpine Aster blooms in spring.
Aster Plants
When your garden colors begin to fade in the fall, and you just aren't ready for plain ol' green, plant an Aster! Asters are great for late summer and fall bloom.
Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'
White Wood Aster
We have grown this select form anonymously for many years and have deemed it worthy of a name. It is shorter than the species and has deep dark shining mahogany stems.
Asters
If you're looking for a perennial that will bloom all summer, you may want to check out asters. There are many different varieties of asters and the flower is available in a wide range of colors. The blooms are showy and eye-catching.
Aster
Aster 'Little Carlow' (cordifolius hybrid)
Genus: Aster
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Aster tongolensis (East Indies aster)
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Asteraceae or Compositae, (the aster, daisy, or sunflower family), comprise the largest family of vascular plants.[4] The family has more than 22,750 currently accepted species, spread across 1620 genera, and 12 subfamilies.
Aster patens (Compositae) - Blooms in late summer and fall. (Photographed in WI) ...
Aster x frikartii
Delicate-looking flowers on ultra-tough plants tolerate just about any soil type. 'Mönch' grows to 2 feet-tall and pumps out 2 1/2-inch lavender-blue flowers almost all year if spent ones are removed.
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Aster Subfamily
Artichoke Tribe
Notice how the flowerheads of each plant resemble little artichokes.
Aster macrophyllus
Large Leaf Aster
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Aster novae-angliae ‘Alma Potschke’ is a fall blooming Aster and is native east of the rockies It will be covered with small, bright pink, quarter size blooms from September to frost and grows 3-4’ high with a 1-2’ spread.
Aster tongolensis
( East Indies Aster )
The cultivar 'Wartburg Star' is a mound-forming, rhizomatous perennial aster with hairy, dark green, elliptic leaves, up to 3 1/2 inches long.
Aster means a star, referring to the flower head. The now defunct Montrose Nursery introduced this beautiful aster. Aster novae-angliae 'Our Latest One' is tolerant of wet soils, a plus for growing in our maritime Pacific Northwest wet, winter soils.
Asteraceae, and Other Flowers of Autumn
Late summer and early autumn bring a whole new color to the landscape in the woods and meadows.
Aster tongolensis
Scientific Name: Aster tongolensis Franch.
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Oleaster
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(´´ls´tr), common name for members of the Elaeagnaceae, a family principally of shrubs with leathery leaves and a dense covering of glistening hairs.
These asters last as a cut flower for 8-12 days when properly harvested. Cut the stems when ¼ of the flower has opened and place it immediately into water.
Article: Planning a Colorful Autumn Garden.
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Identifying the forty or so wild Asters that grow in our area would be a project that even a botanist would find daunting. Only the Goldenrods, also in the Asteraceae family, form a more confusing group.
20 (30)cm, Himalaya Aster is perennial with utmost showy, large, rich lavender blue flower heads above narrow leaves. Native of meadows and rock crevices in Eastern Asia. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Nombres relacionados: Argamula (castellano), Aster maritimus (similar), Aster tripolium (similar), Asteraceae (familia), Kuang-chung (chino), Ma-lan (chino), Malmequer da paia (gallego y/o portugués), Nu-fu (chino), Nu-yuan (chino), Pai-guan (chino).
Aster ericoides
(Heath aster), Zone 3
A North American species native from Maine to B.C. and as far south as Georgia to Arizona. Upright, bushy clumps of tiny leaves topped with even tinier white flowers.
Aster carolinianum (syn. A. carolinianus)
Native in Florida
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Aster species
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Sow just covered in spring; perennials should be stratified 2 weeks. Divide larger clumps into 4" clumps in spring; may also propagate from softwood cuttings at this time.
Asterolasia elegans - profile
Conservation status in NSW: Endangered
National conservation status: Endangered
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Asteraceae
(Sunflower Family)
Cirsium eatonii variety hesperium
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Aster novae-angliae 'Septemberrubin'
also known as Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' - Michaelmas daisy (general), New England aster
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Bog Aster
Oclemena nemoralis (Aster nemoralis)
Bog aster is endangered in Connecticut.
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Rock Cotoneaster, Rockspray Cotoneaster
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cotoneaster Rosaceae Cotoneaster spp. Medik. symbol: COTON
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General Cotoneaster information: Pronounced "Cot-o-ne-as-ter," the name is taken from the Greek "Kotoneon" (quince) and the Latin "ad istar" (similarity).
Asters are an easy to grow perennial that grows well in average soils, but needs full sun. Asters come in blues, purples and a variety of pinks. All Asters are yellow in the center of the flower.
Aster oblongifolius, in reading the technical descriptions, is very much like the New England aster, but for a few minor differences. For one thing its range is different, occurring mostly in states of the Mississippi River watershed.
Asters are easy to cultivate, but powdery mildew can be a problem. To control the initial onset and spread of the disease, divide asters yearly in the spring. Replant the outer portions, and discard the spent center of the clump.
Cotoneaster lacteus. RED CLUSTERBERRY. Western China
Rosaceae
Shrub, arching, to 8 feet or more high, but often seen as a lower, informal hedge. Alternate, simple 1-3 inch long leaves that are dark green above, hairy white below.
Cotoneaster apiculatus ‘Tom Thumb' (syn.‘Little Gem', C. adpressus ‘Tom Thumb' or ‘Little Gem') Rosaceae
Tom Thumb Cotoneaster, Tom Thumb Cranberry Cotoneaster ko-toe-nee-AS-ter a=pik-U-la-tus ...
Hardy Asters are all-purpose in the garden. They do well in sunny or partly shaded locations (they will not flower so well in much shade), or in moist or dry locations.
Guide to Asteraceae:
= Select by Species Name = Chrysanthemum multicaule Echinacea purpurea Eupatorium maculatum Gerbera jamesonii Gynura aurantiaca = Select by Common Name = Chrysanthemum Gerbera Daisy Joe-Pye Weed Purple Coneflower Purple Passion ...
Tatarian aster was named after Tatary, the vast region of Siberia and Mongolia that was inhabited by the Tatar tribes who invaded eastern Europe in the Middle Ages.
Family: Asteraceae, Aster or Composite
Genus: Aster
Description
General: 30-100 cm.
Growth habit: Stout, unbranched perennial from strong,
creeping rhizomes.
Stems: erect, single, strongly glandular above.
Glossary for Asteraceae
For terms not listed here, see the Plant Glossary.
Common name: Bog Aster, Wood Aster
Botanical name: Oclemena nemoralis Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
This plant is considered Native to the United States of America.
The cranberry cotoneaster (C. apiculatus) is clearly very similar to the creeping cotoneaster (C. adpressus), and the two may be confused in the trade.
Common Name: Smooth Aster
Latin Name: Aster laevis
Habitat: Dry open woods, roadsides, prairies, meadows
Blooms: Late summer, Fall ...
Aster
Aster's brilliant flowers brighten the fall garden when little else is blooming. Indeed, "aster," the Latin word for "star," aptly describes the starry flower heads. Another common name is Michaelmas daisy.
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THE ASTER BORDER (MICHAELMAS DAISIES)
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Cotoneaster horizontalis
COMMON: Rockspray Cotoneaster
LEAVES: Alternate, simple, small leaf, 1/4" to 1/2", dark green, fall color red/purple
SIZE: 2 to 3' tall, width 5' plus
HARDINESS: 4 to 7 ...
Cotoneaster Atropurpureus ‘Variegatus'
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Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Baptisia 'Carolina Moonlight'
Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'
Coreopsis verticillata 'Golden Gain'
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Epimedium grandiflorum var. higoense 'Bandit'
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Asters are grown for their daisy-like flowers that make a real splash in the early autumn garden. They may need staking. A. novi-belgii is prone to mildew and best avoided.
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Aster is a genus of more than 180 flowering perennial species. The plants grow up to 2 feet tall and form dense clusters of leaves and blossoms. All aster flowers display a yellow center surrounded by…
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Aster flowers can add color and style to any home garden with a little care and routine maintenance.
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Aster sagittifolius drummondii, Carex pensylvanica, Caulophyllum thalictroides, Claytonia virginica, Eupatorium rugosum, Geranium maculatum, Helianthus strumosus, Polemonium reptans, Potentilla simplex, Prunella vulgaris lanceolata, ...
'Asterisk' has narrow recurved bird's foot leaves that resemble an asterisk symbol.
'Buttercup' has pale green leaves in shade, bright yellow in sun.
'Caecilia' has variegated, curly leaves that are rounded and frilled.
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Mojave Aster
Genus: Xylorhiza
Species:tortifolia
The Mojave aster is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It's a shrubby plant which can grow up to 30 inches high. The stems are gray-green and long.
Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description A tall, rough, hairy plant with elongated, terminal clusters of nodding male flower heads above few clusters of female flower heads; some plants with hundreds of heads.
 See also: Green, May, Evergreen, Hibiscus, Varieties
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