As we approach the end of winter, now is the time to start growing our featured flower of the month, the Aster. Asters (Callistephus chinenis) are an annual flower native to China and Korea. I’ve cultivated this flower for many years and it has always been a delightful addition to my garden’s landscape. We experience a long winter season in zone 4 so I start my aster seeds indoors during the late winter months because aster is a slow developing plant. It thrives in full sun and blooms from spring through summer adding a burst of radiant color wherever it is planted. Cheers
