Aster
Asters are daisy-like perennials blooming in late summer and autumn in shades of purple, pink, blue, and white. They are an essential late-season source of nectar for pollinators and add color to the autumn garden.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- annual
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
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The Victorian language of flowers
“Its slender petals surrounding a small center inspired delicacy and refinement.”
- Daintiness
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Transplant nursery starts outdoors in May after the last spring frost.
- 2
Grows bushy foliage through June and July in full sun and well-drained loam.
- 3
Prolific star-shaped flower heads bloom vibrantly from August through October as valley days cool.
- 4
Collect seed heads and remove spent annual stems in November before ground freezes.
Care Instructions
Water when topsoil dries; avoid constant wetness during cold spells.
Feed with compost plus low-dose phosphorus-potassium every 3-4 weeks.
Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom duration.
Provide light afternoon shade in late spring when temperatures rise.