The Aster plant , a fall-blooming perennial flower , is precisely one of the plants that will bring any garden back to life. Aster flowers bloom in dark red, blue, lavender, white, pink, or purple. Native to North America, New World asters comprise many species in several different genera of plants, as well as dozens of cultivars, but for gardeners, asters are simply great flowers that provide purple or blue daisy-like flowers late in the season. Aster is a genus of about 170 species of perennial plants, mostly native to Eurasia. They have various names, such as Michaelmas daisies, and are popular as garden plants for their colourful flowers. Discover these beautiful types of aster flowers with pictures for easier identification.