(Aster, Pink Magic Aster)

One of several dwarf fall-blooming asters developed for the greenhouse and florist trade by Yoder Brothers, Inc., Pink Magic™ bears numerous bright pink, semi-double daisies on compact, upright stems. It originated as a mutation of Aster 'Yomagic.'

The yellow-centered, magenta-pink blossoms of this hardy perennial are complemented by dark green, lance-shaped foliage, and are highly attractive to butterflies and other small, pollinating insects. Containerized plants have a dense rounded habit;...

(Aster, Pixie Dark Aster)

Clouds of small burgundy-purple "daisies" engulf this bushy, hardy perennial late in the gardening season.

This hybrid aster forms dense clumps of knee-high stems furnished with narrow, needle-like, mildew-resistant leaves. The petite, yellow-eyed blossoms envelop the foliage from late summer into fall, attracting bees and butterflies. Plants are fertile and seedlings may not be true to type.

Provide this perennial with ample sunlight and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Pinch...

(Aster, Sungal Aster)

Originally bred in Israel from unknown cultivars of Aster ericoides,, this patented hybrid features larger, more deeply colored flowers than its parents, and is deservedly popular for use as a bouquet filler in the cut flower industry. Its numerous rich purple, yellow-centered daisies top airy, generously sized, very well-branched plants in late summer to early fall. They are exceptionally long-lasting in the vase, and will also attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

For best...

(Aster, Thyra Viking Aster)

This lovely aster colors the garden with mounds of rich, raspberry-pink daisies in late summer to early fall. A patented hybrid, ‘Thyra Viking’ was developed as a cross of the Aster novi-belgii cultivars ‘Purple Viking’ and ‘Royal Ruby’, and is notable for its exceptionally well-branched stems, free-flowering habit and uniform size.

Provide this perennial with full to part sun and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Pinch back stem tips in late spring or early summer for...

(Aster, Violet Carpet Aster)

This low-growing aster creates a carpet of color in late summer and early fall with its multitudes of cool, violet-blue, yellow-centered daisies. The bright blossoms cover broad, spreading mounds of fine, dark green foliage, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

For best growth, provide this perennial with full to part sun and well-drained, moderately moist, loamy soil. The short stature and vivid color of ‘Violet Carpet’ make it a terrific choice for adding late-season color to...

(Aster, White Opal Aster)

This lovely, compact aster freshens the garden with drifts of snow-white daisies borne atop neat mounds of fine, dark green foliage. The gleaming blossoms begin opening in late summer to early fall, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Provide this perennial with full to part sun and well-drained, loamy soil of average moisture. If desired, plants may be divided in spring every few years. As with other asters, ‘White Opal’ is an excellent source of late-season color for beds...

(Aster, Wood's Blue Aster)

Developed by Ed Wood of Portland, Oregon, aster 'Wood's Blue' was bred for its compact size and great mildew and rust resistance. Its vibrant, lavender-blue daisies smother low-growing mounds of fine, dark green foliage in late summer to early fall. The cool-toned blossoms attract bees and butterflies, and provide a beautiful contrast to the warm golds and oranges of autumn.

Grow this perennial in full to part sun and average, well-drained soil. If desired, plants may be divided in spring...

(Aster, Wood's Pink Aster)

The vivid, clear pink flowers of Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ offer a rich complement to the warm, golden hues of autumn. Developed by Ed Wood of Portland, Oregon, this floriferous hybrid was bred for its compact size and great mildew and rust resistance. Its rosy, yellow-centered daisies smother low-growing mounds of fine, dark-green foliage in late summer to early fall, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Blooming best in full to part sun and moist, well-drained soils, ‘Wood’s...

(Aster, Wood's Purple Aster)

The rich violet-purple flowers of Aster ‘Wood’s Purple’ offer a vibrant complement to the golden hues of autumn. Developed by Ed Wood of Portland, Oregon, this floriferous hybrid was bred for its compact size and great mildew and rust resistance. Its vivid, yellow-centered daisies smother low-growing mounds of fine, dark-green foliage in late summer to early fall, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Blooming best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils, this perennial...

(Aster, Ballad Aster)

Rich violet-blue flowers, compact size, strong growth and good resistance to powdery mildew combine to make ‘Yoballad’ an outstanding perennial for late-season garden color. Marketed under the name Ballad™, this Yoder Brothers, Inc. introduction resulted from a cross between Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’ and an unknown cultivar. Its vivid, yellow-centered daisies are borne on low, spreading, well-branched plants in very late summer to early fall, and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Provide...