The Different Types of Aster (Photos)

The Aster is a plant that some gardeners often mistake for the common daisy. However, they are very different plants and have 180 varieties of Asters to choose from! Some grow in zones three through eight giving these flowers an incredible range across Eurasia. The Aster is a plant that blooms in late-Summer to Fall.

This impressive flower provides gardeners with an attractive, fall color while also holding the ability to delightfully scent their gardens during this time of year when not much else will be blooming for them.

Grunder (Aster amellus)

The daisy-like flowers of the Aster Amellus or Grunder are sprays of violet-blue petals around a yellow central portion that make this variety different. This flower stands at two feet set it apart from other varieties and its vivid colors make for an eye catching display in any garden setting. The Grunder flower is a fast-growing variety that needs to be separated every three or four years. The plants typically grow up to two and half feet tall, with some specimens growing as large as 2 by 3 ft in diameter!

This beautiful plant has many common names including Italian Aster, Purple Crown Daisy, Besom Daisy and Red King Protea because of its origins in Italy where it was commonly used for gardens beds.

Harrington’s Pink (Aster novae-angliae)

In New England, this plant is known as the “Harrington’s Pink” and it has large clusters of flowers that come in a light pink color. Each flower reaches up to 1 inch wide with slender petals around a yellow center.

The Harrington’s Pink grows between four-six feet tall and two feet wide which earned them an award from the Royal Horticultural Society based on their quality for being hardy perennials able to withstand cold winters while thriving well in dry heat climates like California too!

Purple Dome (Aster novae-angliae)

Purple Dome is a dwarf variety of the New England Aster that stands at just 18-inches in height. Caring for this flower isn’t difficult when you choose to plant it in full sun or partial shade, as its purple petals make this option popular among gardeners who enjoy an extended blooming season from late summer until fall!

Aster frikartii

The Aster Frikartil is a unique option for those looking to create the perfect combination of color and shape. This plant has a wide, rotund body that provides ample space for any type of garden design. The most popular time to purchase this bush is in early spring when it can be seen blooming with all sorts of colors from its bright green leaves—to purple flowers!

One thing you should know about these plants before purchasing them though: they are not as hardy as other varieties like the Tall White Asters or Scarlet Begonias so plan accordingly if you’re looking into planting them outside your home during Fall/Winter months.

Fellowship Aster (Aster novi-belgii)

The New York Aster, also known as the Fellowship aster (Aster Novi-Belgii) is a great plant to add color and life to any garden. This delicate looking flower will grow up 3 feet high in order for you to get plenty of blooms from late summer until fall giving you an extended season for flowers! The 2″ diameter petals are pink with yellow centers that give off a subtle glow during daylight hours.

Calico Aster

The Calico Aster is a perennial variety of aster that has deep pink, purple, and yellow flowers. They have slender stems with an abundance of vibrant colors which make them popular for landscape design or as cuttings. The plant can grow in areas where there’s both shade and sun but prefers full sunlight; it only needs some water when the ground isn’t too wet since this type tends to wilt quickly if the soil gets saturated.

Pink Aster (Callistephus Chinensis)

The China Aster is one of the easiest to grow and is cold-tolerant, which means that it can be planted in early Spring. This makes them ideal for gardens because they are beautiful late into Fall when many other plants have died out or been killed by frost. It comes in a variety with long stems as well as short ones, so it matches any garden’s needs whether you want flowers near your feet or towering over everything else nearby!