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Asters (Aster)
Because of their bright colors asters are seen as traditional symbols of fall. They were burned in ancient times as a way to ward off negative energy through their smoke. In many cultures the asters are associated with spring specifically and is considered the birth flower for those born during that month.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Asters
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Attributes of Asters
Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Plant Height
70 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Asters
Distribution of Asters
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Distribution Map of Asters
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
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How to Grow and Care for Asters
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The genus asters encompasses perennials known for their daisy-like flowers, thriving in full to partial sun with well-draining soil. These plants typically enjoy moderate temperatures and require consistent moisture without waterlogging. Asters faces challenges such as powdery mildew, rust, and pests like aphids. Seasonal considerations involve dividing clumps in spring, deadheading spent blooms in summer for continued flowering, preparing for winter dormancy, and protecting the root system from extreme cold.
How to Water Asters?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Asters?
How to Propagate Asters?
How to Plant Asters?
Exploring the Asters Plants
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8 most common species：
Indian aster
A relative of the daisy with similar-looking flowers, indian aster often grows as ground cover in forests and at field edges. It is considered a delicacy in several East Asian countries, where the young leaves are eaten, often with tofu. Called 'malantou' in southern China, it is both cultivated and wildcrafted for food; dried malantou is also sold as a food ingredient. Like many other aster species, it is also grown as an ornamental.
European michaelmas daisy
European michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) is a European native that's among the first of the asters to bloom. It thrives best in full sunlight in well-drained soil with medium moisture. Good for butterfly gardens.
Alpine aster
A relative to sunflowers and daisies, the alpine aster is an early bloomer. It grows a single, brightly-colored flower on each stem. It can easily be grown in flowerbeds and containers, as long as it has good drainage. Plants can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Tatarian aster
In hanakotoba, the language of flowers in Japan, tatarian aster (Aster tataricus) symbolizes 'I will not forget you.' In Korea, this edible tatarian aster is called 'gaemi-chwi' and is commonly used in traditional Korean cuisine.
Rough-surface aster
Starshine was originally developed in the Netherlands for container production and is excellent for mass plantings and general use in the perennial garden. It has been recognized with a Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society Award of Merit. It has daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and birds. It is prohibited to propagate this plant without a permit.
Alpine aster
Alpine aster is native to the low mountain range and hills of Eurasia. It produces white daisy-like flower heads that fascinate bees, moths, and butterflies. The plant is self-fertilized, and the young leaves or shoots are known vegetables in Korea.
Aster trinervius
Aster trinervius is a beautiful flowering plant. It is often found in forests and forest edges, thickets, and moist fields. Aster trinervius attracts birds and butterflies and works well as a groundcover or as a border or bedding plant.
Slenderporeleaf
The slenderporeleaf is a perennial herb with erect stems and lance-shaped dark green leaves. The flowers are lavender with golden centers. Slenderporeleaf grows in alpine fields and forests in Asia and is not commonly found in home gardens.
All Species of Asters
Indian aster
Indian aster
A relative of the daisy with similar-looking flowers, indian aster often grows as ground cover in forests and at field edges. It is considered a delicacy in several East Asian countries, where the young leaves are eaten, often with tofu. Called 'malantou' in southern China, it is both cultivated and wildcrafted for food; dried malantou is also sold as a food ingredient. Like many other aster species, it is also grown as an ornamental.
European michaelmas daisy
European michaelmas daisy
European michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) is a European native that's among the first of the asters to bloom. It thrives best in full sunlight in well-drained soil with medium moisture. Good for butterfly gardens.
Alpine aster
Alpine aster
A relative to sunflowers and daisies, the alpine aster is an early bloomer. It grows a single, brightly-colored flower on each stem. It can easily be grown in flowerbeds and containers, as long as it has good drainage. Plants can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Tatarian aster
Tatarian aster
In hanakotoba, the language of flowers in Japan, tatarian aster (Aster tataricus) symbolizes 'I will not forget you.' In Korea, this edible tatarian aster is called 'gaemi-chwi' and is commonly used in traditional Korean cuisine.
Rough-surface aster
Rough-surface aster
Starshine was originally developed in the Netherlands for container production and is excellent for mass plantings and general use in the perennial garden. It has been recognized with a Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society Award of Merit. It has daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and birds. It is prohibited to propagate this plant without a permit.
Alpine aster
Alpine aster
Alpine aster is native to the low mountain range and hills of Eurasia. It produces white daisy-like flower heads that fascinate bees, moths, and butterflies. The plant is self-fertilized, and the young leaves or shoots are known vegetables in Korea.
Aster trinervius
Aster trinervius
Aster trinervius is a beautiful flowering plant. It is often found in forests and forest edges, thickets, and moist fields. Aster trinervius attracts birds and butterflies and works well as a groundcover or as a border or bedding plant.
Slenderporeleaf
Slenderporeleaf
The slenderporeleaf is a perennial herb with erect stems and lance-shaped dark green leaves. The flowers are lavender with golden centers. Slenderporeleaf grows in alpine fields and forests in Asia and is not commonly found in home gardens.
Toothed whitetop aster
Toothed whitetop aster
A water-loving member of the Aster family that is adapted to high altitudes, toothed whitetop aster is a medium-tall, perennial herb that bears clusters of small, daisy-like white and yellow flowers. It is found in temperate to subtropical alpine thickets and wetlands.
Asters 'Little Carlow'
Asters 'Little Carlow'
A cross between Aster cordifolius and Aster novi-belgii, asters 'Little Carlow' is a cultivar recognizable by the blue color of its flowers. Flowers in this genus are typically purple. It blooms single flowers that have bright yellow centers. Gardeners love that the color of the blooms blends well with any other color found in the garden.
European michaelmas daisy 'Veilchenkonigin'
European michaelmas daisy 'Veilchenkonigin'
European michaelmas daisy 'Veilchenkonigin' is an Italian aster (Aster ammelus) cultivar selected to have a prolonged flowering season. It is also notably hardier, more disease-resistant, and pest-free than the parent plant. The cultivar, just like its parent, is prized for its deep violet flowers, which give the cultivar its name—'Veilchenkonigin' is translated as "Violet queen."
Aster diplostephioides
Aster diplostephioides
Aster diplostephioides is a perennial herb with a distinctive clump-forming habit. It thrives in alpine environments, its lance-shaped leaves and fibrous roots adapted to withstand harsh conditions. In late summer to early autumn, vivid lavender to pink flowers bloom, resembling asters, with a yellow central disc. These bright daisy-like blossoms attract pollinators, vital for survival in sparse mountainous areas.
Aster baccharoides
Aster baccharoides
Aster baccharoides is a perennial wildflower with a bushy appearance, often found in meadows and open woodlands. It showcases a profusion of daisy-like flowers, marked by vibrant purple petals surrounding yellow centers. These blossoms attract a variety of pollinators. The plant thrives in well-drained soil, its growth mirroring the availability of sunlight and moisture in its habitat.
Asters 'Monch'
Asters 'Monch'
Asters 'Monch' is a charming hybrid perennial known for its profuse lavender-blue daisy-like flowers that bloom from midsummer to autumn. Its vibrant blossoms, with sunny yellow centers, are held on sturdy, upright stems, making it a standout in borders and cottage gardens. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, asters 'Monch' attracts butterflies and resists deer, embodying resilience and beauty.
Asters 'Nanus'
Asters 'Nanus'
Asters 'Nanus' is a dwarf perennial known for its compact growth habit and abundant, daisy-like flowers. Its sedum-like foliage is a nod to its Latin name, forming a dense, low mound that reaches no more than a foot in height. Flourishing in well-drained soils with full sun, this plant's late summer blooms exhibit a soft purple hue, attracting pollinators and lending charm to rock gardens and borders.
Asters 'Wood's Purple'
Asters 'Wood's Purple'
Asters 'Wood's Purple' is a dwarf aster with vibrant purple flowers and a yellow center. It only grows to about 61 cm while its parent can reach 91 cm. It is a cultivar of Aster dumosus, a species that normally only blooms pink or light purple flowers. The name of the cultivar refers to the unique dark purple blooms. Gardeners love it for its disease resistance.
Asters 'Photograph'
Asters 'Photograph'
Asters 'Photograph' is a bushy herbaceous perennial praised for its adaptability and toughness in the garden. Used in a variety of garden types both in beds and mixed borders, this aster cultivar adds appeal through its soft lilac-blue petals and yellow centers.
European michaelmas daisy 'King George'
European michaelmas daisy 'King George'
As an early-blooming Aster cultivar, the european michaelmas daisy 'King George''s blooms will last from summer to fall. Its creator, Amos Perry, introduced this celebratory cultivar after King George in 1914. The cultivar has won awards like the Award of Garden Merit as a good choice for attracting pollinators and being hardy in extreme climates.
Aster taiwanensis
Aster taiwanensis
Aster taiwanensis is a perennial herb distinguished by its vibrant purple or blue flower heads, which bloom prolifically in Taiwan's alpine meadows. The lance-shaped leaves and rough-hairy stems give it a rugged appearance, suited to withstand the variable mountainous climate. By adapting to high altitudes, aster taiwanensis contributes to the rich biodiversity and ecological tapestry of its native region.
European michaelmas daisy 'Framfieldii'
European michaelmas daisy 'Framfieldii'
The european michaelmas daisy 'Framfieldii' is a tall and erect plant with a bushy, compact habit and abundant flowers with unique violet-blue coloring. Cultivars of Aster amellus, this deciduous perennial is popular for giving late summer and autumnal blues in the garden and is often used in borders.
Asters 'Horizontalis'
Asters 'Horizontalis'
Asters 'Horizontalis' is a natural-occurring variety of calico aster, that differs from the species by its long, horizontal branches that give the variety its name. Asters 'Horizontalis' is popular among gardeners for its bushy, compact-growth form, excellent branching, and attractive flowers.
Asters 'Kylie'
Asters 'Kylie'
Asters 'Kylie' is an autumn-blooming Aster cultivar that was given a girl’s name because of its delicate, lilac-colored flowers. These blooms grow abundantly on this 1 m-high plant. Its parent plant has several different flower colorations, but none of them are pink.
Asters 'Sapphire'
Asters 'Sapphire'
Known for its showy late summer blooms, asters 'Sapphire' sports a profusion of radiant, sapphire-blue flowers that perch atop compact mounds of lush green foliage. This perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soils, attracting butterflies and bees to its vivid blossoms, which contribute to its role in a healthy ecosystem. Hardy and resistant, asters 'Sapphire' graces any garden with its colorful, enduring charm.
Asters 'Blue Star'
Asters 'Blue Star'
Asters 'Blue Star' is a type of Japanese aster or kalimeris which is named for its blue flowers, which have a profusion of pale blue petals radiating outwards like a star. This cultivar blooms for a long time in summer. It is quite resistant to drought, and will attract butterflies.
Asters 'Jungfrau'
Asters 'Jungfrau'
Asters 'Jungfrau' is prized for its compact growth habit and long blooming period, producing an abundance of blue-purple flowers with narrow petals and golden centers. This cultivar is derived from a cross of Aster amellus and Aster thomsonii and is named for a Swiss mountain.
Aster pekinensis
Aster pekinensis
Aster pekinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant with a distinctive clump-forming growth habit, reaching up to 1 meter in height. Its lance-shaped leaves and prominent purple or violet flowers that bloom from late summer to autumn are characteristic. The plant thrives in temperate regions, flourishing in well-drained soils and often adorning wildflower gardens and prairie-style landscapes.
Aster incisus 'Blue Star'
Aster incisus 'Blue Star'
Aster incisus 'Blue Star' is a cultivated plant from the daisy family. The plant is bred for its long blooming season, along with its profusion of flowers. Aster incisus 'Blue Star' is named for the color of the flowers which bloom from summer to fall. The pale blue color is also what sets the plant apart from others in the genus.
Aster incisus
Aster incisus
Aster incisus is a perennial herb distinguished by its deeply lobed leaves and daisy-like flowers. The flower heads comprise yellow central discs surrounded by slender, often purple-tinted rays, giving it a wild, unkempt charm. Thriving in sunny, well-drained conditions, aster incisus adapts vigorously to meadows and open woodlands, where its blooms attract a plethora of pollinators throughout the late summer and fall.
Aster farreri
Aster farreri
Aster farreri is a perennial herb with a clumping growth habit, known for its daisy-like purple flowers that bloom in late summer. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves typically form a low mound. Flourishing in well-drained soil, aster farreri thrives in rock gardens or alpine settings, showcasing a resilience in cool, mountainous climates.
Aster lautureanus
Aster lautureanus
Aster lautureanus is a perennial with vivid, daisy-like flowers that add bursts of color to the late summer garden. With petals radiating around a prominent yellow center, this hardy aster thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, attracting pollinators. Its long-lasting blooms and robust nature make it an endearing favorite in temperate landscapes.
Asters 'Monte Cassino'
Asters 'Monte Cassino'
Asters 'Monte Cassino' is a daisy hybrid that is particularly mildew resistant. It is named after the Italian Hill of Monte Cassino, southeast of Rome, which was the scene of a famous battle during World War II. This daisy has a particularly long flowering period throughout fall and is a great border and container plant that attracts bees and butterflies.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Aster
Because of their bright colors asters are seen as traditional symbols of fall. They were burned in ancient times as a way to ward off negative energy through their smoke. In many cultures the asters are associated with spring specifically and is considered the birth flower for those born during that month.
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Key Facts About Asters
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Attributes of Asters
Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Plant Height
70 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Asters
Distribution of Asters
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Distribution Map of Asters
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Asters
Feedback
The genus asters encompasses perennials known for their daisy-like flowers, thriving in full to partial sun with well-draining soil. These plants typically enjoy moderate temperatures and require consistent moisture without waterlogging. Asters faces challenges such as powdery mildew, rust, and pests like aphids. Seasonal considerations involve dividing clumps in spring, deadheading spent blooms in summer for continued flowering, preparing for winter dormancy, and protecting the root system from extreme cold.
How to Water Asters?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Asters?
How to Propagate Asters?
How to Plant Asters?
Exploring the Asters Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Indian aster
A relative of the daisy with similar-looking flowers, indian aster often grows as ground cover in forests and at field edges. It is considered a delicacy in several East Asian countries, where the young leaves are eaten, often with tofu. Called 'malantou' in southern China, it is both cultivated and wildcrafted for food; dried malantou is also sold as a food ingredient. Like many other aster species, it is also grown as an ornamental.
European michaelmas daisy
European michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) is a European native that's among the first of the asters to bloom. It thrives best in full sunlight in well-drained soil with medium moisture. Good for butterfly gardens.
Alpine aster
A relative to sunflowers and daisies, the alpine aster is an early bloomer. It grows a single, brightly-colored flower on each stem. It can easily be grown in flowerbeds and containers, as long as it has good drainage. Plants can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Tatarian aster
In hanakotoba, the language of flowers in Japan, tatarian aster (Aster tataricus) symbolizes 'I will not forget you.' In Korea, this edible tatarian aster is called 'gaemi-chwi' and is commonly used in traditional Korean cuisine.
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All Species of Asters
Indian aster
European michaelmas daisy
Alpine aster
Tatarian aster
Rough-surface aster
Alpine aster
Aster trinervius
Slenderporeleaf
Toothed whitetop aster
Asters 'Little Carlow'
European michaelmas daisy 'Veilchenkonigin'
Aster diplostephioides
Aster baccharoides
Asters 'Monch'
Asters 'Nanus'
Asters 'Wood's Purple'
Asters 'Photograph'
European michaelmas daisy 'King George'
Aster taiwanensis
European michaelmas daisy 'Framfieldii'
Asters 'Horizontalis'
Asters 'Kylie'
Asters 'Sapphire'
Asters 'Blue Star'
Asters 'Jungfrau'
Aster pekinensis
Aster incisus 'Blue Star'
Aster incisus
Aster farreri
Aster lautureanus
Asters 'Monte Cassino'
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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