Asters get their name from the Latin word for "star," and their flowers are indeed the superstars of the fall garden. Some types of this native plant can reach up to 6 feet with flowers in white and pinks but also, perhaps most strikingly, in rich purples and showy lavenders.
Not all asters are fall bloomers. Extend the season by growing some of the summer bloomers, as well. Some are naturally compact; tall types that grow more than 2 feet tall benefit from staking or an early-season pinching or cutting back by about one-third in July or so to keep the plant more compact.
Light:SunZones:3-9
Plant Type:Perennial
Plant Height:1-5 feet tall
Plant Width:1-4 feet wide
Landscape Uses:Containers,Beds & BordersSpecial Features:Flowers,Cut Flowers,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow
Not all asters are fall bloomers. Extend the season by growing some of the summer bloomers, as well. Some are naturally compact; tall types that grow more than 2 feet tall benefit from staking or an early-season pinching or cutting back by about one-third in July or so to keep the plant more compact.
Light:SunZones:3-9
Plant Type:Perennial
Plant Height:1-5 feet tall
Plant Width:1-4 feet wide
Landscape Uses:Containers,Beds & BordersSpecial Features:Flowers,Cut Flowers,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow