Aster includes perennials, annuals, and subshrubs, typically characterized by slender leaves and flowers that resemble daisies, either appearing alone or in clusters.

Aster rugulosus

Aster rugulosus 'Asrugo' is a deciduous perennial that forms compact clumps, typically reaching heights of 30-45 cm. Its foliage consists of narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are a vibrant green. From July to October, the plant produces abundant clusters of small flowers resembling daisies, featuring a combination of pink and white hues.

Aster rugulosus 'Asrugo'

Aster salicifolius Ait.

Aster salwinensis Onno.

Aster sativus atrocaeruleus

Aster savatieri

Aster scaber is a robust perennial that can grow up to approximately 1.2 meters tall. While it is traditionally harvested as a spring vegetable in Korea, it also serves as an attractive addition to gardens. The plant features large, scalloped green foliage and produces numerous white flowers resembling daisies, which bloom from late summer into autumn, attracting various pollinators. The young leaves can be picked in the spring for a herby, earthy flavor, while older leaves can be dried for later use. These leaves can be consumed either raw or cooked, making them suitable for stir-fries or as wraps for seasoned rice and vegetables.

Aster scaber

Aster scaber 'Ki Hakikomi-fu'

Aster serpentimontanus

Aster sikkimensis

Aster simplex 'Pink Spike'

Aster smithianus

Aster sorrentinii

Aster souliei

Aster spathulifolius

Aster stracheyi

Aster subintegerrimus

Aster sulphurea

Aster tartaricus

Aster tataricus

Aster tataricus 'Blue Lake'

'Aster tataricus 'Jindai'' is a compact variety of Tatarian aster, reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features lance-shaped, serrated leaves that are broader at the base and gradually diminish in size along the stems. In the autumn, it produces numerous small flower clusters measuring 2.5 centimeters across, characterized by dark lavender-blue petals surrounding a yellow center.

Aster tataricus 'Jindai'

Aster thomsonii is a perennial that forms dense clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It features oval, serrated leaves that can grow as long as 10 centimeters, supported by hairy stems. The plant produces flowerheads measuring up to 5 centimeters in diameter, which consist of lavender-blue ray florets surrounding a central yellow disk. These blooms appear on slender branches from late summer through autumn.

Aster thomsonii

Aster thomsonii 'Nanus' is a compact perennial that grows to a height of approximately 30 cm. It features oval, serrated leaves supported by hairy stems. From late summer through autumn, it produces flowerheads that can reach up to 5 cm in diameter, showcasing lavender-blue petals surrounding a yellow center, all borne on slender branches.

Aster thomsonii 'Nanus'

Aster thomsonii 'Winchmore Hill'

Aster thunbergii var. thunbergii f. rosea

Aster tongolensis is a mat-forming, deciduous perennial that reaches a height of up to 50 cm. It features dark green, hairy leaves that are lance-shaped. In the summer, it produces flowerheads resembling daisies, with lavender-blue petals encircling a central orange-yellow disc.

Aster tongolensis

Aster tongolensis 'Berggarten' is a deciduous perennial that reaches heights of up to 40 cm. It features dense mats of dark green, hairy, lance-shaped foliage. In early summer, the plant produces single flower heads with broad lavender-blue petals encircling a vibrant orange center.

Aster tongolensis 'Berggarten'

Aster tongolensis 'Dunkleviolette'

Aster tongolensis 'Lavender Star'

Aster tongolensis 'Leuchtenburg' is a low-growing, deciduous perennial that reaches up to 50 cm in height. It features dark green, hairy, lance-shaped foliage. In early summer, it produces single flower heads with slender, violet rays encircling a bright orange-yellow center.

Aster tongolensis 'Leuchtenburg'

Aster tongolensis 'Napsbury' is a low-growing, deciduous perennial that reaches heights of up to 30 cm. It features dark green, hairy leaves that are lance-shaped. In early summer, it produces single flower heads with narrow violet-blue rays encircling a bright orange-yellow center.

Aster tongolensis 'Napsbury'

Aster tongolensis 'Sommergrüss'

Aster tongolensis 'Sternschnuppe'

Aster tongolensis 'Wartburgstern' is a compact perennial, reaching approximately 40 cm in height. This variety produces lilac-blue blooms that appear early in the season, typically from May to July. It is well-suited for positioning at the front of borders or within rock gardens.

Aster tongolensis 'Wartburgstern'

Aster trinervius 'Morea'

Aster trinervius var. harae

Aster trinervius var. ovatus

Aster turbinatus S. Moore

Aster vahlii

Aster varicatus

Aster verticallis

Aster villosa

Aster x alpellus

Aster x frikartii is an upright perennial that typically reaches a height of around 70 cm. It features coarse, dark green foliage, with leaves measuring up to 8 cm in length. During late summer and early autumn, the plant produces loose clusters of flower heads that range from light to dark violet-blue, each measuring up to 8 cm in diameter, with distinctive orange centers.

Aster x frikartii

Aster x frikartii 'Eiger'

This robust, compact perennial reaches a height of up to 50 cm and features grey-green leaves. It produces persistent, lilac daisies with yellow centers, blooming throughout the summer and into autumn.

Aster x frikartii 'Flora's Delight'

Aster x frikartii 'Jungfrau' is a compact, multi-stemmed perennial that reaches a height of up to 60 cm. It features rough, oblong leaves that are dark green in color. From early summer through autumn, this plant produces numerous daisy-like blooms, showcasing lavender-blue petals surrounding bright yellow centers.

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