Aster

Aster lingulatus is a perennial ornamental plant in the Asteraceae family, known for its blue and purple blooms from August to October. It prefers full sun and medium water conditions, growing to a height of 0.5–1 meter in USDA zones 5–8. This plant thrives in loamy or chalky soils and is beneficial for pollinators, though it is not fragrant and not evergreen.