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Aster is a flowering plant. With more than 175 species, Aster is a very common in the United States. Aster also grows in Asia, Europe and South America. Beautiful and starry wild flowers blossom from the end of August throughout September and October. Aster name comes from the Greek word ‘astron’ that translates into star. The name is derived from the shape of the flower head that resembles a star. Due to the attractive and colorful flowers, several species and hybrids of asters are used extensively in gardens. Asters can grow in all hardiness zones.

Asters are perennial plants. Flowers of Asters have yellowish or brownish disks encircled by white, purple, violet, blue, rose or pink rays. Blossoms are one and half to two inches in diameter. All species of asters need rich soil and sunlight for its proper growth. Regardless of its taxonomic change, all species are referred to as asters in horticultural trades. Number of petals in aster species is a Fibonacci number.

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind

Pictures of Flowers Aster Pictures and Aster Kind