Bushy aster and Daylily are often considered for the same spot in the garden (flowers, pollinator friendly, ground cover, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Aster dumosus 40 cm × 50 cm after 10 years
A low, dense, cushion-forming perennial that is smothered in purple, pink, blue or white yellow-centred daisies from late summer to mid-autumn, when…
Hemerocallis × hybrida 80 cm × 60 cm after 10 years
Garden daylilies are almost indestructible, long-lived perennials: above a clump of arching, grassy leaves they carry trumpet-shaped flowers for weeks…
Daylily is hardier: down to -40 °C, against -34 °C for Bushy aster.
Daylily tolerates drought better than Bushy aster.
Daylily needs less care than Bushy aster.
Bushy aster is cheaper: about €5.40 at the size usually planted, against about €9.90 for Daylily.
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Feature
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Bushy aster
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Daylily
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|---|---|---|
| Group | Perennial | Perennial |
| Size after 10 years | 40 cm × 50 cm | 80 cm × 60 cm |
| Ultimate size | 20–60 cm × 30–75 cm | 0.2–1.5 m × 30–90 cm |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous | Average garden soil, Clay |
| Hardiness | down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | August–October, purple, pink, blue, white | May–September, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, white |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium | High |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Planting distance | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| For dogs | no data | Non-toxic |
| For cats | no data | Toxic |
| For children | Non-toxic | Non-toxic |
| Typical price | approx. €5.40 | approx. €9.90 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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