Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Common Name: New England aster
Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: North America
Zone: 4 to 8
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Spread: 1 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: August to October
Bloom Description: Purple, blue, pink, white
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low to medium
Suggested Use: Border, pollinator garden, naturalize
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies, bees
Tolerate: Deer, drought, dry soil
New England Aster (Symphiotrichum novae-angliae)
Ornamental Features
New England Aster has masses of beautiful pink daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.
Planting Info
New England Aster will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. The flower stalks can be weak and so it may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
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