New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
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New England Aster is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–6 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with pink/purple/blue flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 3–6 ft
- Spread
- 2–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- Pink/purple/blue
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; butterfly garden; late-season nectar; meadow
- Wildlife Value
- Pearl Crescent; Silvery Checkerspot and other Lepidoptera
New England Aster grows best in full sun with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 3–6 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Pearl Crescent; Silvery Checkerspot and other Lepidoptera. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, butterfly garden, late-season nectar, meadow.
Good to know: Classic fall aster with major migration-season nectar value.