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.