(Aster, Peter III Aster)

Asters in the Royalty Series are best known for their abundance of late season flowers, compact, mounded habits, and good garden performance. ‘Yopeter the Third’ forms a vigorous, well-branched clump of foliage which is topped with showy, double to semi-double, light blue-violet daisies over a long period in fall. This hybrid was introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc. in 2007, and is sold under the trade name of ‘Peter III’.

For best growth, provide this perennial with full to part sun and slightly...

(Aster, Puff Aster)

Drifts of this fresh, snowy-white aster will breathe new life into the garden following the long, hot months of summer. Marketed under the name ‘Puff’, this patented hybrid was introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc. and is notable for its abundant, long-lasting flowers, deep green foliage, and compact, uniform habit. The bright, yellow-centered daisies are borne profusely on low, well-branched, spreading plants in very early autumn, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Provide this...

(Aster, Shout Aster)

Introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc., aster ‘Shout’ covers itself with multitudes of cool, lavender-pink daisies in late summer to early fall. The bright, yellow-centered blossoms of this patented hybrid are borne on tidy, compact, well-branched plants, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Grow this perennial in full to part sun and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. If desired, plants may be divided in spring every few years. As with other asters, ‘Shout’ is wonderful...

(Aster, Sloopy Aster)

This Yoder Brothers, Inc. introduction ushers in autumn with multitudes of soft blue, yellow-centered daisies borne atop tidy, compact, well-branched plants. The fresh blooms begin opening in late summer to early fall, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Grow this perennial in full to part sun and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. If desired, plants may be divided in spring every few years. As with other asters, ‘Sloopy’ is wonderful for enlivening faded, late-season...

(Aster, Twist Aster)

Introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc., aster ‘Twist’ adds richness to the early autumn landscape with a profusion of lavender-blue, yellow-centered daisies. The fresh blooms are borne atop strong, tidy, compact plants, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Grow this perennial in full to part sun and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. If desired, plants may be divided in spring every few years. As with other asters, ‘Twist’ is wonderful for enlivening faded, late-season...

(Aster, Royalty Aster)

Asters in the Royalty Series are notable for their abundance of late season flowers, compact mounded habit, and overall good garden performance. Introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc., these hybrids were bred from species native to eastern North America. The vigorous, well-branched plants bear showy, double to semi-double daisies of pink, purple or violet-blue over a long period in late summer and fall.

Provide these hardy perennials with full to part sun and evenly moist, loamy, well-drained...

(Italian Aster)

This southeastern European native produces lots of cool blue daisies from late summer to fall. Though technically a perennial subshrub, it is often short-lived, so it is best planted as a seasonal annual. Natural populations extend across the Caucasus Mountains and down to Armenia and exist in open, rocky ground.

The tidy plants form clumps of lance-shaped or oval leaves that may be medium to gray-green. The foliage is markedly mildew resistant. Branched clusters of colorful daisies appear...

(Italian Aster, Violet Queen Italian Aster)

Pretty yellow-eyed violet daisies blanket 'Violet Queen' in summer or fall. This exceptional European cultivar is also compact and forms neat clumps. It's free blooming and strong-stemmed, so it rarely requires staking.

This southeastern European native produces lots of cool blue daisies from late summer to fall. Though technically a perennial subshrub, it is often short-lived, so it is best planted as a seasonal annual. Natural populations extend across the Caucasus Mountains and down to...

(Climbing Aster)

Climbing aster is so named for its very long, arching stems which mingle among neighboring shrubs and other vegetation for support. Native to coastal regions of the southeastern United States, this woody subshrub is found naturally at the edges of swamps and wet woods. It is grown in gardens for its showy, late-season display of fragrant, lavender-pink flowers.

The rambling, branched stems of climbing aster are covered with light gray fuzz. They may reach as much as 12 feet (4 meters) in length,...

(Blue Wood Aster)

Blue wood aster is a clump-forming perennial found naturally in open, woodland areas throughout most of eastern North America. Tough but lovely, it is valued as a garden plant for its late-season display of showy, pale blue flowers and for its ability to withstand dry, shady conditions.

The slender, branched stems of this aster are lined alternately with smooth, elongated, heart-shaped leaves. Airy panicles of small but numerous, light blue daisies appear from midsummer to autumn. The yellow-centered...