Aster frikartii ( Frikart Aster )

Perennial with single violet-blue colored flowers and orange centers which stand on tall stems. Blooms are abundant and quite fragrant. Great use as a border or in containers. Likes moist soil until it is established, at which time it is […]

Aster amellus ( Italian Aster )

The cultivar ‘Veilchenkonigin’ is grown for its yellow-centered violet to purple flowers on long stalks that bloom summer to fall. Clump-forming perennial, reaching up to 24 inches, with lance-shaped green leaves to 2 inches long. Superior performer for the perennial […]

Aster alpinus ( Beechwood Alpine Aster )

This spreading perennial, which forms clumps, has spoon-shaped, medium green leaves, up to 3 1/2 inches long. ‘Beechwood’ bears single, 2 inches wide, lavender flowerheads with rich yellow disk florets from early to mid summer. Grows to 10 inches tall […]

Asplenium scolopendrium ( Hart’s Tongue Fern )

Evergreen fern with strap-shaped, bright green fronds. Heart-shaped at the bases, the fronds often have wavy or crested margins. This fern likes a reasonable amount of light and enjoys a slightly alkaline, moist soil. Same as Phyllitis scolopendrium.

Asplenium nidus ( Bird’s Nest Fern )

Slow growing epiphytic fern with glossy, lance-shaped bright green leaves that form a nest-like arrangement. Commonly cultivated as a houseplant. Require high moisture, and light to partial shade. Likes bottom heat. Spreads by spores.

Aspienium bulbiferum ( Mother Spleenwort )

Short, erect rhizomes and triangular or lance-shaped, dark green fronds. The segments bear plantlets that fall off to form new plants. Excellent house plant but requires bright light indoors. Full sun to partial shade produces best growth results. Soil should […]