The cultivar ‘Purpurlanze’ is a free-flowering perennial with dense spires of rich purple blooms. Fertilize in spring just before new growth begins. If in hot climates, prefers partial shade but tolerates drought better than most. Removing spent flowers helps to […]
Astilbe chinensis var. davidii ( False Spiraea )
The species chinensis var. davidii, syn. A.davidii, has slender-branching racemes of purple pink flowers with bronze-tinted leaves. This species tolerates drought better than most and thrives in sun or shade. This is a bold, free-flowering perennial with finely cut foliage […]
Astilbe biternata ( False Goatsbeard )
The species biternata is a large perennial which bears sloping spikes 4 feet long of flowers without petals in white or yellowish white. Leaves are egg-shaped to 5 inches long and 24 inches across. This is the only North American […]
Astilbe arendsii ( False Spiraea )
The cultivar ‘Brautschleier’ produces sprays of beautiful white flowers. Bright green buds open in mid-summer above the bright green leaves and turn to creamy yellow. Bold free-flowering perennial with finely cut foliage. Use in the shade garden with other bold-leaved […]
Aster tartaricus ( Tatarian Aster )
Growing to a height of 4 to 5 feet tall, the cultivar ‘Jindai’ is a light blue flowerer which is a beacon for butterflies, especially the Monarch. As a late bloomer, it adds fall color to any border or garden. […]
Aster novi-belgii ( New York Aster )
Violet blossoms with yellow centers cover this vigorous, long-blooming perennial. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results. Spring fertilization is recommended. Keep soil moist until established, then average water is needed during the growing season. Low maintenance plant requires […]
Aster novi-belgii ( Michaelmas Daisy )
Where the New England aster (Aster novae-angliae) is hairy, this clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial is hairless. From late summer to mid-fall, the cultivar ‘White Ladies’ bears corymb-like panicles of large, wide, white flowerheads with bright yellow disk florets. Foliage is deep […]
Aster frikartii ( Wunder von Stafa )
The cultivar ‘Wonder of Stafa’ has beautiful blue daisy-like flowers with yellow centers which are in abundance on this dependable perennial. Flowers from summer into fall. Great use as a border or as a splash of color in the garden. […]
Aster dumosus ( Bushy Aster )
Blue or white flowers in fall and narrow green leaves on bushy perennial weed. Extensive rhizomes. Weed common to the most of the United States. Seed and rhizome reproduction.
Aster alpinus ( Dark Beauty )
The cultivar ‘Dunkle Schone’ is a spreading perennial, which forms clumps, and has spoon-shaped, medium green leaves, up to 3 1/2 inches long. ‘Dunkle Schone’ bears single, 2-inch wide, dark purple flowerheads with rich yellow disk florets from early to […]