The Aster family consists of literally thousands of different flowers (the last number I saw was over 39,000!). Most have dense centers with petals coming out from the center. Among the types of asters I see on a regular basis are daisies, black eyed Susans, sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias, etc. I thought I’d share a few aster photos I’ve edited recently with you today.
Herbstsonne Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) – Longwood Gardens
Herbstsonne Coneflower – Rudbeckia laciniata © 2019 Patty Hankins
Black Eyed Susans
Black Eyed Susans © 2019 Patty Hankins
Black Eyed Susans © 2019 Patty Hankins
Cosmos
Cosmos © 2019 Patty Hankins
Black Eyed Susans – Longwood Gardens
Black Eyed Susans © 2019 Patty Hankins
Black Eyed Susans © 2019 Patty Hankins
Dahlias at Longwood Gardens
Dahlias © 2019 Patty Hankins