Riddell had discovered the beautiful sky-blue aster, and its scientific name — Symphyotrichum oolentangiense — commemorates the river where he found it. Nectar-rich aster flowers are a ...

As I wander the grounds of the arboretum throughout the month of May, my eye is caught by the blue flowers of the late spring-blooming plant commonly known as Stokes aster. Closely related to its ...

Wood’s Blue Aster is a good cut flower, so will work well in bouquets to be brought indoors or given to friends. Size: A diminutive 12 inches tall x 18 inches wide make this aster an easily ...