Aster

Aster yomena, commonly known as Aster, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun with medium water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 4-8. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.4–1.2 meters and produces blooms in shades of purple, pink, and white during late summer and early autumn (August-October). It prefers loamy, clay, or chalky soil and is beneficial for pollinators.