Aster alpinus

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Aster alpinus

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Compositae
Tribe:	Astereae
Genus:	Aster
Species:	A. alpinus

Binomial name

Aster alpinus
L.

Aster alpinus (Alpine aster ^[1]) is an ornamental plant native to the United States. Grows to about 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) usually. Bloom color may be pink, violet/lavender, dark purple/black or white/near white. Blooms in late spring/early summer or occasionally, midsummer. It is herbaceous and attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds. Is said to grow in the Juneau, Alaska; Hampton, Georgia; Grand Haven, Michigan; Grove City, Ohio; Barto, Pennsylvania; and Lafayette, Tennessee regions. Does better in generally cooler climates.