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

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon