Aster pekinensis
Aster pekinensis, commonly known as Aster, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Asteraceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water requirements. Suitable for USDA zones 5–8, it grows to a height of 0.3–1 meter. This plant blooms in late summer to autumn with pink, purple, and white flowers. It thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It is non-fragrant, attracts pollinators, is non-toxic, and not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
0.3–1 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Plant Asters in a location that receives full sun and has well-draining soil. Water them moderately, especially during dry periods. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage further flowering and prevent self-seeding.
These late-blooming flowers are a valuable food source for pollinators like bees and butterflies as the season winds down.