Have you heard of the pawpaw, Asimina triloba? It’s the largest native North American fruit, and it has a tropical flavor and custardy texture.If you’re confused, that’s because there are other
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How to Grow and Care for Aster Flowers Aster spp., Doellingeria spp., Eurybia spp., Inonactis spp., Symphyotrichum spp.The aster is a sturdy-stemmed flowering perennial known for its masses of small daisy-like blossoms.
There are numerous aster species in several genera within the Asteraceae family that contains chrysanthemums, daisies, and sunflowers.
Most plants are suited to full sun or light shade cultivation in moderately rich, slightly acidic soil in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. They bloom from late summer to fall, often until frost, in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white.
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In this article, you will learn to grow perennial late season asters in your outdoor living space, you’ll find a wide assortment of species and cultivated varieties from which to choose, and you’ll also discover some unique plants that are called asters, but don’t fit the general description.
Here’s what’s in store:
We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s get started!
Cultivation and HistoryAt one time, almost 600 aster-like perennial flowers were classified as asters. However, the botanical taxonomy was revised in the 1990s, and now about 180 varieties native to Asia and Europe are classified as “true” asters.
With the botanical reclassification, North American species were regrouped into various genera, including:
Doellingeria Eurybia Ionactis SymphyotrichumHowever, all are still called asters in common parlance, and it is not uncommon to find many identified by their original classifications in horticultural and merchandising literature.
The word “aster” is Latin for star.
Another common name for the fall-blooming perennial varieties is the
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White wood asters, Eurybia divaricata, are native perennials in the Asteraceae family, which also includes chrysanthemums, coneflowers, and sunflowers.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If
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Perennial asters are members of the large Asteraceae family of plants that includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and sunflowers.And while many have a bushy growth habit, only on
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