"... picking the faded blue
Of the last remaining aster flower
To carry again to you."
— Robert Frost (1874–1963), U.S. poet. "A Late Walk."
Autumn Asters, available in a multitude of colors and shapes, are the perfect floral enhancement for the bright days and crisp evenings of fall!
About Asters
Fast Facts
Abundant Asters
About Asters
The English called asters either "asters" or "starworts." Aster, Latin for "star," refers to the flower's star-like shape. "Wort" means root, which applies to plants with healing properties.
Fast Facts
- Ancient people believed that the scent of burnt aster leaves drove serpents away.
- The poet Virgil told that the altars of the gods were adorned with aster flowers.
- Of the more than 600 species of aster, the Monte Casino is the most popular by far.
- Asters are the birth flower for September, and the herb of the goddess Venus.
- In the Language of Flowers, asters signify an afterthought or variety, except in China, where they symbolize fidelity.
Abundant Asters
Many species of the aster bloom in late summer and throughout autumn.
These six mini-profiles describe some of the most beautiful asters nature has on offer. Each one is sure to blaze a glorious path of color through your autumn landscapes, both indoors and out!
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Lindley's Aster
- a woodland or forest species
- grows to about 40 inches tall
- one, central flower stalk and several large, heart-shaped leaves at the base
- light to medium blue color
Willow Aster
- a wetland species
- grows close to 30 inches in height
- produces several leafy stalks with white-to-pinkish flowers near the top
- long leaves resemble those of a willow
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Many-Flowered Aster
- grassland plant that grows in prairies, meadows, and ditches
- has a low, spreading growth form with branching stems and tiny leaves
- small, white flowers are densely packed along the stems
Smooth Aster
- grows in grasslands and disturbed areas
- several leafy stalks sprout bunches of pale blue flowers
- produces large stands and beautiful displays
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New England Aster
- a prairie and forest species
- tall, erect plant that can grow to 24 inches
- has leafy stalks and large bluish-purple flowers
- one of the largest and "showiest" asters
Western Silvery Aster
- rare sandy prairie and forest species
- growth pattern is low and branching, reaching a maximum of only 15 inches tall
- leaves are covered in dense silvery-white hairs
- produces delicate-looking mauve-colored flowers
Brighten up the shorter days of fall with pleasing, colorful autumn asters!
Source: www.naturenorth.com
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