There are many species of asters found in North America. Some thrive in full sun and dry conditions. Others can tolerate shade and moist soil. Find the one that works best for your site. In addition to providing a stunning accent in the garden, they provide essential late season food for bees and butterflies!
These native plant guides cover general growing conditions as well as helpful tips and fun facts. All content may be downloaded for free in an effort to help spread native plant awareness. While they may be downloaded and printed for personal or educational purposes, they are not for commercial use.
Master List
Click on the species scientific name to jump to it’s Fact Sheet below.
Click on the common name to visit a separate web page for that species (includes Fact Sheets, Quick Cards, and more info when available).
- Ionactis linariifolia – Stiff Aster
- Doellingeria umbellata – Parasol Whitetop Aster
- Eurybia divaricata – White Wood Aster
- Eurybia macrophylla – Large-Leaved Aster
- Symphyotrichum cordifolium – Blue Wood Aster
- Symphyotrichum drumondii – Drummond’s Aster
- Symphyotrichum ericoides – Heath Aster
- Symphyotrichum laeve – Smooth Blue Aster
- Symphyotrichum lanceolatum – Panicled Aster
- Symphyotrichum laterifolium – Calico Aster
- New England Aster – Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
- Symphyotrichum novi-belgii – New York Aster
- Symphyotrichum oblongifolium – Aromatic Aster
- Symphyotrichum praealtum – Willowleaf Aster
- Symphyotrichum prenanthoides – Crooked Aster
- Symphyotrichum shortii – Short’s Aster
- NEW! Updated 2/10/25
*Please note, as Arcadia Natives is located in Pennsylvania, most companion plants suggested on the Fact Sheets are for the Mid-Atlantic region. Always do your research first and choose plants that are native to your ecoregion.
NEW
Updated 2/12/2025
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