Plants

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae [sold as New England Aster]

[New England Aster]

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg' [sold as Professor Anton Kippenburg New York Aster]

[Professor Anton Kippenburg New York Aster]

Symphyotrichum puniceum [sold as Swamp Aster]

[Swamp Aster]

Symphyotrichum shortii [sold as Short's Aster]

[Short′s Aster]

Symphyotrichum 'Woods Pink' [sold as Woods Pink Symphyotrichum]

[Woods Pink Symphyotrichum]

Symphyotrichum 'Woods Purple' [sold as Woods Purple Aster]

[Woods Purple Aster]

Symphyotrihcum oolentangiense [sold as Sky-blue Aster]

Syringa × chinensis

[Chinese Lilac]

Can become ratty in appearance, and so should be pruned properly on 3 year cycle. Problems with aphids, powdery mildew, scales, and caterpillars, although powdery mildew is worst problem.

Syringa meyeri

[Meyer Lilac]

Flowers by the time it reaches one foot tall, very floriferous. Flowers in spring before leaves are fully out. Powdery mildew resistant. Very low maintenance. Flowers can be damaged by a late spring freeze. Best to prune immediately after flowering to promote flower buds for the next year.

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

[Dwarf Meyer Lilac]

Flowers by the time it reaches one foot tall, very floriferous. Flowers in spring before leaves are fully out. Powdery mildew resistant. Very low maintenance. Flowers can be damaged by a late spring freeze. Best to prune immediately after flowering to promote flower buds for the next year.