New England Aster

New England Aster
(Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Height:

• 3 to 4 feet

Bloom:

• August to October

Classification:

• Native
• Perennial
• Forb / Wildflower

Sun:

• Full sun

Soil moisture:

• Medium to wet

Provides food for:

• Butterflies (flowers)
• Honey bees (flowers)
• Native bees (flowers)
• Caterpillars (foliage)
• Songbirds (seeds, caterpillars and other insects)

Notes:

• Deer browsing typically does not hurt New England asters. It just makes them bushier.
• Has a tendency to grow taller than “normal” in garden settings and may flop over.
• Can be trimmed (i.e. artificially grazed) to keep shorter and promote bushiness.

Native Range:

Relevant Backyard Ecology Resources:

New England Aster: A Beautiful and Diverse Native Wildflower