Plant op the week - asters

Scientific Classification : Asters

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Tribe: Astereae
Genus: Aster

Some Common Species Of Asters :

Aster alpinus, Alpine Aster
Aster amellus, European Michaelmas Daisy or Italian Asters
Aster hirtifolius
Aster incisus
Aster koraiensis
Aster lanceolatus
Aster linosyris, Goldilocks Asters
Aster pringlei
Aster scaber
Aster sibiricus
Aster subulatus Hairless Fleabane
Aster tataricus, Tatarian Asters
Aster tongolensis
Aster tripolium, Sea Asters


The Asteraceae or the aster family, is the second largest family of flowering plants in terms of number of species.

Where And When Aster Plants Grow:

Most asters are perennial ie, they grow year after year. They bloom in late summer and early autumn. Asters grow around the world, in all kinds of climates, from tropical to temperate. They are sturdy plants that offer striking fall colors.