i have several asters in my oak/hickory woods here in KY that I haven't identified to the species level - you are inspiring me to try harder! They make great shade plants in the fall.
I also have the new england aster in my cultivated garden. Thank you for sharing the plant love!
Can they grow around other plants like sunflowers or butterfly bushes? I have a corner I'm going to call my pollinator corner. If you have suggestions please let me know. I love this idea.
Thanks for the info on the right genus to look for. You are so right about them being an important late season flower. We are fortunate to have "wild" asters take up residence in our two of our flower beds and every year the pollinators flock to them when few other flowers are blooming.
i have several asters in my oak/hickory woods here in KY that I haven't identified to the species level - you are inspiring me to try harder! They make great shade plants in the fall.
I also have the new england aster in my cultivated garden. Thank you for sharing the plant love!
How fabulous!! I bet your state wildflower society has identification resources that would help you! Aren’t Asters just the best?!
New England asters! Just starting with smooth blue and aromatic asters. 8a SE Piedmont.
Awesome!!
Can they grow around other plants like sunflowers or butterfly bushes? I have a corner I'm going to call my pollinator corner. If you have suggestions please let me know. I love this idea.
Yes!! I have them mixed in with Solidago, Nepeta, grasses — all kinds of plants! Just check the height of the varieties you choose!
Thanks for the info on the right genus to look for. You are so right about them being an important late season flower. We are fortunate to have "wild" asters take up residence in our two of our flower beds and every year the pollinators flock to them when few other flowers are blooming.