 Photo from Bluebird Nursery
Aster novae-angliae
Each arching branch is covered with ruby red flowers. Cultivar.
Excellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, but happy in average soil.
Native Wild Flowers
4′
 
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 Friends School Plant Sale photo by Peter H.
Aster novae-angliae
Lavender, pink or violet blossoms.
Excellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, but happy in average soil.
Native Wild Flowers
2′–5′
 
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 Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers Large, frilly flowers in a mix of colors.
Annuals
8″
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 Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers
Aster azureus
A best bet for late season beauty and drama. From August-October, dozens of 1-inch lavender to deep...
Native Wild Flowers
1′–4′
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 Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers
Aster laevis
One of the most versatile, appealing, and longest-lived of all the asters. The attractive blue-...
Native Wild Flowers
3′–5′
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Aster, Stokes'
Fluffy fringed 3 to 4-inch blue-violet daisies bloom summer until frost.
Relaxed habit. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, with a long blooming period in summer. Mulch for...
Perennials
1′
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 Photo by TeunSpaans from the Wikimedia Commons
Aster divaricatus
Wisconsin source
Sprawling carpet of snowflakes in fall. The small but numerous flowers have white single petals...
Native Wild Flowers
2′–3′
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 Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers
Astilbe x arendsii
Fluffy rose or white plumes in late spring and early summer.
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
1′
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 Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers
Astilbe x arendsii
Dark pink.
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
1′
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 Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers
Astilbe chinensis taquetii
Lilac shades on narrow, dense plumes. Good cut flower, blooms late summer. Tolerates dry conditions.
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
3′
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 Photo by courtesy of Dave's Garden user Lincolnitness.
Astilbe x arendsii
White. *****
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
3′
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Astilbe
Astilbe japonica
White.
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
1′–2′
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Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii
Deep red blooms July/August. Bronze foliage. *****
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
3′
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Astilbe
Astilbe thunbergii
Salmon pink flowers in open feathery arrangement.
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
3′
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 Photo from Ball Horticulture
Deep red to scarlet flowers with dark red-bronze glossy foliage changing to green in the spring....
Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Grow in a border or woodland.
Perennials
1′–2′
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