These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.

Asters play a major role in supporting native pollinators ... Robust plants resembling small shrubs are rich in gorgeous ...

The climbing aster is native to the southeastern United States ... producing numerous beautiful light pink and purple, daisy-like flowers,' Daniel adds. 'Large plants can have hundreds of blooms ...

New England asters (Symphotrichum novae-angliae) are native to the U.S. with small daisy-like flowers in various shades of purple, pink and blue. They have an upright form, reaching about 3 to 6 ...