New England Aster
(Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Perennial Zones 3-8
Sun: Full to partial
Moisture: Wet to medium-dry
Height: 3-6’
Spacing: 2-3’
Bloom: Aug-Oct
Nectar source for Monarch butterflies
Tolerant of all moisture conditions except drought
Seeds require a 60 day cold stratification period to germinate
Photo by Alvin Kho