Aster macrophyllus 'Twilight' (Syn. Eurybia x herveyi): Lavender-blue flowers with a yellow centre in late summer. Mildew-resistant foliage. An earlier flowering variety. Height to 1m.

Aster x frikartii 'Monch': Soft lavender blue flowers in late summer.Very early flowering and shorter than many asters at about 80cm. Easy and reliable. Hardy.