Aster novae-angliae
$22.00 / 1G AB
New England Aster ·
Description
Aster novae-angliae, commonly known as New England Aster, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its light purple flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 3–6 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern North America. Host plant for the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) caterpillars which have several broods and appear from April through November in the north and throughout the year… In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and meadow. It has a medium growth rate and generally has medium maintenance needs.
Benefits
Extends color and interest into the part of the season when many gardens start to fade. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Aster novae-angliae produces purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Native garden, pollinator garden, fall color
| Aster novae-angliae | |
| New England Aster | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| Eastern North America | |
| No |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 4 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Summer | |
| None | |
| Violet | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Beneficial Insects | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |