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

 

Native range of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae