Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
(New England aster)
(New England aster)
Category: Herbaceous Plants
Photo Credits: Jennifer Anderson, hosted by the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
Height: 24 – 48 inches
Spread: 36 inches
Location: Sides, Top of Berm
Native Status: NE
Comments & Cautions:
may self-seed in optimum growing conditions; can flop if allowed to grown to full height; prolific late summer/early fall blooms; species susceptible to powdery mildew; recommend cultivars for shorter, more compact habit and disease resistance
Recommended For:
Bioretention and Rain Gardens
This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Medium
This plant prefers Loam or Clay soil.
The plant DOES NOT have a salt tolerance.
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Plant Form
clump-forming; upright
Foliage
rough, hairy leaves and stems
Flowers
1.5” wide, bright purple or light lavender petal-like ray flowers surrounding a central yellow disk; blooms August-September