Aster (Aster spp.)
Small Purple Aster Flowers
Copyright: Fred Miller
The Asters have a variety of colors that are sure to please any gardener. Although there are many flower colors, most of them have yellow centers. They require full sun to partial sun and some species will bloom from spring until frost. They are a must-have in every butterfly garden. Butterflies love them for the nectar and caterpillars for their foliage. Please don’t pass up these beautiful plants; they will be a delight to have in your butterfly garden.
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Aster is a Nectar Plant for:
Black Swallowtail, Viceroy, Sachem, American Snout, American Lady, Anise Swallowtail, Cabbage White, Lorquin Admiral, and more
Aster Specifications:
Color(s): White, blue, red, pink lavender, purple
Sun Exposure: Sun to partical sun
Soil: Well-drained
Average Height: 24 in.
Average Spread: 12 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Note: Native to North America, grows quickly
Brown Skipper Nectaring on Purple Flowers
Copyright: Fred Miller
Skippers Flying by Aster Flower
Copyright: Fred Miller
