Where to Plant Asters. Some varieties of asters are taller than many other perennials. We recommend placing them at the back of a border, or deeper into a garden space.

Climbing asters, or Ampelaster carolinianus, are a wonderful addition to any vertical surfaces, including walls, fences or garden structures. Growing upwards is a clever trick to make the most of ...

If asters can do this for wide open, untended spaces, imagine what they can do for your perennial beds. Asters fill a special niche in the garden by extending the growing season through the fall.

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Fall asters (Symphyotrichum oblongifoliumare) are easy-to-grow charmers for color that often extends from late August through November.

Don’t confuse them with the similarly-named, unrelated, larger and clear-winged lacewings, which are beneficial predators.

Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity Even planting just one keystone plant in the yard or in a container will help restore biodiversity on your property.