Plant Details
Aster Novae-angliae
Common name: New England Aster
This tall aster produces hundreds of large purple or pinkish flowers with yellow centers in Sept. and Oct. The flowers are a favorite nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies.
Culture:
Grow in fertile soil with constant moisture. Pinch garden plants back three or four times before Aug. 15th to keep them more compact.
Use:
Use in the back of the garden for late season color and to attract butterflies. Grows well in native plant gardens or in damp prairies.
Height:
30 to 60 inches
Spread:
24 to 36 inches
Color:
USDA Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Good Companion Plants
- Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)
- Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
- Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
- Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra)
Characteristics and Attributes
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Season of Interest:
Late (July - frost)
Soil Moisture:
Moderate
High
Wildlife Benefit:
Food/Birds
Butterfly Nectar
Special Uses:
Fresh Cut Flower
Nature Attracting:
Butterfly
Songbird
Critter Resistance:
Rabbit Resistant
