Statuesque, Aster amellus 'Grunder' (Italian Aster) is a very distinctive Aster variety with its profuse and long-lasting sprays of large, deep lavender-blue blossoms, 3 in. across (7 cm), with broad petals surrounding a golden yellow disc. Blooming for weeks from early fall to mid-fall, this fall Aster doesn't need staking and is resistant to powdery mildew. Native to Europe, it is easy to grow, long-lived, and provides a bold splash of color in the late-season garden. Compact and fast-growing, up to 32 in. tall (80 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm), its strong flowering sprays are held upright and their woody stems are clad with oval, dark green leaves.

Among the first Asters to bloom, Aster amellus 'King George' (Italian Aster) is regarded as one of the best with its profuse and long-lasting show of star-shaped, violet-blue blossoms, up to 2 in. wide (5 cm), with golden yellow centers. Blooming for weeks from late summer to mid-fall, this fall Aster doesn't need staking and is not sensitive to mildew. Native to Europe, it is easy to grow, long-lived, and provides a bold splash of color in the late-season garden. Compact and fast-growing, up to 24 in. tall and wide (60 cm). Drought tolerant, it attracts birds or butterflies.

Vigorous, Aster amellus 'Rosa Erfullung' or 'Pink Zenith' (Italian Aster) is a standout Aster variety that produces an abundance of very pretty sprays of bright purple-pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm). Blooming for weeks from early fall to mid-fall, this compact fall Aster is resistant to powdery mildew. Native to Europe, it is easy to grow, long-lived, and provides an outstanding show in the late-season garden. Fast-growing to 20 in. tall and wide (50 cm), its flowering sprays are held upright and its woody stems are clad with oval, dark green leaves.

Among the first Asters to bloom, Aster amellus 'Queen Violet' or 'Veilchenkönigin' (Italian Aster) enjoys a long flowering season, bearing masses of star-shaped, vibrant deep violet blossoms, up to 2 in. wide (5 cm). Held on erect stems, each flower has a thick layer of slender petals surrounding a golden yellow center. Blooming generously for weeks, from late summer to mid-fall, this fall Aster doesn't need staking and is not sensitive to mildew. Native to Europe, it is easy to grow, long-lived, and is a wonderful addition to the late summer garden. Compact and fast-growing, up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm). Drought tolerant, it attracts birds or butterflies.