(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...

(Bushy Aster, Long-stalk Aster)

Bushy aster is a spreading, herbaceous perennial native throughout much of eastern North America, where it favors moist soils in open to lightly shaded areas. Lovely but easy to grow, it is valued for its showy display of dainty, colorful blossoms that brighten the landscape at summer’s end.

The many-branched, sometimes woody stems of this wildflower emerge from rhizomes (underground, lateral stems) which spread to form colonies. The small, smooth, green leaves are elliptical to lance-shaped,...

(Prostrate Heath Aster)

This ground-hugging, fine-leaved perennial covers itself with small, snowy "daisies" in late summer and early fall. It is a cultivar of heath aster, a tough, drought-tolerant perennial native to much of central and eastern North America.

The well-branched, prostrate stems of 'Snowdrift' are densely lined with fine textured, deep green, needle-like foliage. Drifts of petite, bright white, daisy-like blossoms with yellow centers cover the plants in autumn, and are highly attractive to butterflies...

(New England Aster)

New England aster is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial native to moist, open areas throughout much of the United States and southern Canada. Its tall, thick, stems rise from basal clumps lightly hairy, lance-shaped, bright green foliage. The leaves are also borne alternately along the stems, and are clasping at the bases, rather than stalked. Plant height can be quite variable, ranging from knee-high to eye level. Large clusters of pink, purple or violet-blue, yellow-centered daisies top...

(Alma Pötschke Aster, New England Aster)

This stunning New England aster cultivar electrifies the autumn garden with a profusion of semi-double, glowing raspberry-pink daisies that bloom atop sturdy, well-branched stems. The brilliant blossoms are complemented by bright green, lance-shaped foliage, and are highly attractive to butterflies and other small, pollinating insects.

Though quite adaptable, New England aster performs best in full sun and moderately fertile soil with average to ample moisture. Taller varieties may require...

(Harrington's Pink Aster, New England Aster)

This statuesque New England aster cultivar bears loads of light pink, yellow-centered daisies from late summer into fall. Its soft blossoms make excellent cut flowers and are beloved by bees and butterflies. For a breathtaking display, try combining 'Harrington's Pink' with perennial sunflower (Helianthus) ‘Lemon Queen’ and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) ‘Prairie Sky’, which will also help to conceal and support its arching stems.

New England aster is quite adaptable, but...

(Honeysong Pink New England Aster, New England Aster)

New England aster ‘Honeysong Pink’ forms a big dome covered with masses of rich pink, yellow-centered daisies in late summer to autumn. The blossoms are complemented by bright green, lance-shaped foliage, and are highly attractive to butterflies and other small, pollinating insects.

Though quite adaptable, New Enland aster performs best in full sun and moderately fertile soil with average to ample moisture. Pinching back of growth tips in late spring to very early summer helps to encourage...

(New England Aster, Purple Dome New England Aster)

This outstanding New England aster cultivar forms a broad, compact mound smothered with semi-double, yellow-centered daisies of rich, glowing purple in late summer to early fall. The brilliant blossoms are complemented by bright green, lance-shaped, mildew-resistant foliage and are highly attractive to butterflies and other small pollinating insects.

Though quite adaptable, New England aster performs best in full sun and moderately fertile soil with average to ample moisture. Unlike tall...

(New England Aster, Red Star Aster)

New England aster ‘Red Star’ forms a rounded, compact dome covered with masses of ruby-pink, yellow-centered daisies in late summer to autumn. Exceptionally low-growing, it does not require staking as do many taller forms of the species. Its blossoms are complemented by bright green, lance-shaped foliage, and are attractive to butterflies and other small, pollinating insects.

Though quite adaptable, this low-maintenence perennial performs best in full sun and moderately fertile soil with average...