Growing Asters

It is also commonly referred to as Michaelmas Daisy. Immune to bunny chewing and attractive to all forms of pollinators for late-season nectar. Lasting into fall and even withstanding frosts, this native aster attracts all types of butterflies, birds,...

With its burst of star-shaped blooms in contrasting purple and gold, this compact variety is meant to carry a full mounded shape but small overall size, making it a great addition to borders, walkways and patio containers.

It should not become extremely dry during the summer. The effect is indescribable! *Blooms Late Summer Through Frost *Attracts Butterfiles *Sun Tolerant Compact Plant Vivid Purple Flowers Until Frost The Purple Dome New England Aster, Aster novae-angliae...

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

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

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

15,500 seeds/oz. Also known as summer aster. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.Support, such as horizontal mesh (Hortonova) is recommended. Needle- or Quilled-type blooms atop long sturdy stems.

Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual.

12,100 seeds/oz. Also known as summer aster. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.Support, such as horizontal mesh (Hortonova) is recommended. All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual.

14,200 seeds/oz. Also known as summer aster. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.Support, such as horizontal mesh (Hortonova) is recommended. All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual.

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

A perfectly gorgeous aster with aromatic leaves and visiting butterflies, the plants produce a splendid show in autumn. Easy to grow in full sun, with other native plants and deer resistant.

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

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. Smooth Blue Aster prefers full sun and is a vital source of nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators, including butterflies...

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

All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Daisy-like, white flowers provide vital nectar and pollen for butterflies and bees.

14,200 seeds/oz. Also known as summer aster. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.Support, such as horizontal mesh (Hortonova) is recommended. All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual.

Then it is time to plant.Aster plants that have been divided develop into new bushes, which means the process actually gives you free plants. Once each piece has been inspected for disease or pest problems, it is time to plant.

Indoor aster seed care involves keeping the seeds at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F. This means you have a lot of options, including tall or short plants with flowers in many different shades of blue, purple, pink, or white.In North America, asters...

Avoid rots by planting asters only in well-draining soil. There are, however, several common aster pests and diseases that can become a problem if left untreated. If you have a heavy infestation, apply insecticide according to the directions on the bottle.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. Space 12-18" apart.

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 with yellow centers. Butterflies love it. The glory of autumn, this aster is native to much of eastern North America and is widely adapted...

Provide support. Also known as summer aster. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.

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

All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Aromatic Aster is one of the longest-blooming native asters, blooming up to two months in one season.

14,900 seeds/oz. Also known as summer aster. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.Support, such as horizontal mesh (Hortonova) is recommended. All the elegance and beauty of peonies and garden mums in an easy-to-grow annual.