Aster Leaves

It is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. Requiring full sun, ‘Purple Dome' can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage. This delightful, compact, mounded plant looks stunning in borders and mass plantings.

Many plants have parts so similar that, without specialized terms to distinguish them, a poisonous plant can be mistaken for a harmless or edible one. The variety of leaf shapes is one of the attractions of having different kinds of plants in the garden.

Fireworks in the garden. Loaded with vintage charm, the tall, long-stemmed flowers work marvels in a vase. Large, bright, golden-disked blooms, in red to salmon, set off pyrotechnic bursts of joyous color.

Can-you-believe-your-eyes blooms are purple petals enthusiastically splashed with white. Sturdy plants bloom in early summer—produce vase upon gorgeous vase of cut flowers. Bring your border to colorful life.

This easy-to-grow wildflower produces stunning, violet-blue blooms. (Aster azureus) The flowers will attract beautiful wildlife to your garden.

Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we...

Also known as summer aster. 14,000 seeds/oz. Bloom size avg. All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual. Direct seed - After last frost. 2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant.

Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we...

Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we...

Also known as "Largeleaf Aster," this tall beauty has lavender flowers, large heart-shaped leaves.

Hundreds of 1" daisy-like lavender blue flowers spring abundantly from the mounds of gray-green foliage. Easy to grow in full sun, with other native plants and deer resistant. A perfectly gorgeous aster with aromatic leaves and visiting butterflies, the...

This aster provides a striking mix of colors: white, pink, purple and shades in between. Attracts butterflies. Start indoors and transplant when they're about 3" tall.

This famous wildflower is not really an aster, but has always been called "Prairie Aster" or "Tahoka Daisy." Annual.

This elegant purple beauty is native to the U.S. and drought tolerant, thriving in dry areas including rocky ledges and meadows. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.

The ancestor of our best garden asters. Great for late bloom. Stiff stems, large flowers, super winter-hardy.

This easy-to-grow perennial is drought tolerant and thrives in dry, clay soil, preferring as much sun as possible. Heath Aster is native to the United States and grows to be about 2' tall, delighting with numerous blooms in the late summer meadow.

Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we...

Roast potatoes until tender, about 55 minutes. Ere's a great one to take away the cold winter chill.2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granulesIn a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower, broth and bouillon.

(Pelargonium) Annual. 3,600 seeds/oz.; 14-21 days, 72°F. Needs even moisture with warm water. Required bottom heat of 72-74°F. (12-15”) Summer Showers Mix F1 Hybrid Ivy Leaved Geranium features beautiful, heavy blooming plants that are lovely under...

Copperleaf roots very easily. Need colorful, striking foliage for a tropical look? I placed a copperleaf between a paleand some creamy variegated Liriope. Freezing temperatures will damage exposed parts of the plant, but it will regrow from the roots...

Once each piece has been inspected for disease or pest problems, it is time to plant. The plant will just be leaving its winter dormancy and new shoots form but no buds will be evident yet.

This can happen between 7 and 21 days after sowing, depending on the aster variety. Many asters can be spaced 3 inches (8 cm.) apart, then thinned to 12 inches (30 cm.) apart after they emerge.Whether planting indoors or outdoors, cover the seeds with...

This can usually be prevented by careful watering – blight tends to form where the plants are wet.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });are often a problem, and while they won't kill the plants, they will...

Space 12-18" apart. Each plant has 8-10 long, strong, upright stems topped by giant, fully double frilly flowers 5" across in a blend of blue, cerise, rose-pink and white asters.

The glory of autumn, this aster is native to much of eastern North America and is widely adapted and nearly pest-free. Butterflies love it. It's a dwarf cultivar that typically grows to be 18-24" tall and up to 3' wide, and sports purple 1 1/2" flowers...

Provide support. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.Support, such as horizontal mesh (Hortonova) is recommended. 12,200 seeds/oz. Also known as summer aster. Semidouble 1–1 1/2" blooms in red, rose, deep rose, scarlet, blue, white,...

A tall (to 7') aster for semi-shade, great in a woodland garden. Daisy like-white flowers top every stem.