Aster

Aster calendulifolius is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It prefers full sun and medium watering, reaching a height of 0.6–1.2 meters. This plant blooms from August to October, displaying purple, blue, and pink flowers. It thrives in loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. It is attractive to pollinators but is not fragrant, toxic, or evergreen.