Asters for the Garden
Karen Aster is a large genus of herbaceous perennials and are members of the family that bear their name, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, sunflower, and lettuce. The genus includes weeds…
Plant Profile: Thompson’s Aster (Aster thomsonii)
Thompson’s aster is a herbaceous perennial native to the western Himalyas. It is a member of the Asteraceae family that also includes sunflowers, daisies, and lettuce. Hairy stems carry dark…