36+ Purple Aster Plant Leaves. Its flowering lasts from september till frosts It's also not necessary to cut them back after blooms fade in the fall.
China aster—callistephus chinensis family asteraceae (sunflower family). An excellent, deep amethyst purple, with a very long flowering season. Use material like homegrown or bagged compost, leaf mold or composted manures.
Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
In warm areas, avoid planting during the heat of the summer. Asters can be planted anytime from spring through fall. Identify new england aster via its pictures, habitat, height, flowers and leaves. Seeds of china aster or.