New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
This pollinator magnet produces a riot of daisy-like blue to purple, and sometimes pink, flowers with yellow centers from late summer to early fall.
BLOOM TIME
- August
- September
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- High Organic Matter
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
- pH Alkaline >8.0
HEIGHT
3-6'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
10-100
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Maine Audubon