13 of the Best Tall China Asters for the Late Summer Garden

A close up of China asters growing in the sunshine in the late summer garden in a variety of colors.

China aster is a late summer flowering annual with colors ranging from vibrant, vivid tones to subtle pastels. Tall varieties make the perfect anchor for beds and borders. They brighten the landscape and make attractive and sturdy cut flowers. Discover 13 of our favorite varieties of China aster for your garden.

How to Grow China Aster for Color in the Late Summer Garden

A close up of the bright red blooms of the China aster, some of the flowers have bright yellow centers, and are surrounded by dark green foliage, pictured in bright sunshine against a rustic wooden fence.

China aster is a flowering annual for late summer to fall color. Many cultivars are available in vibrant, colorful tones. Sow seeds in spring and enjoy lush foliage all summer long. Then, just when other flowers are winding down, China aster bursts into bloom. Learn all you need to grow this beauty. Read more now.