botanic name : Asterspp . and cvs . rough-cut name : Aster
The wordAsterhas its roots in the ancient Greek language , whereastronmeantstar – other wizard - related words are asteroid , astronaut , asterisk .
Ssters shine like stars in the garden , with daisy - similar flowers that pull butterflies . When many other plants are getting quick to go to sleep for the winter , asters are just getting started .
Be sure to check out the dissimilar mixed bag of aster in ourplant guideand let us have a go at it which 1 are the best to grow in your region ( and to give to masses born in September ! ) .
See all birth flowers / plant life : January : Carnation , February : Iris , March : Daffodil , April : Daisy , May : Lily of the Valley , June : Rose , July : Delphinium , August : Gladiola , September : Aster , October : Pot Marigold , November : Chrysanthemum , December : Paperwhite
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