A LITTLE MORE LIFE
New England aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Native flowers feed late-season bees and migrating monarchs, while seeds feed birds.
MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME
A spot to thrive.
Give moist, drained soil and good airflow; taller forms may need support.
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Average moisture
- Mature size
- 3–6 ft tall · 1–3 ft wide
- Season of interest
- Summer–Fall
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–8
- Garden role
- Purple flowers for the end of summer
ONE GOOD SWAP
Instead of garden mum.
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
Try new england aster for purple flowers for the end of summer.
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Photo credits & licenses
New England aster: Drew Avery · CC BY 2.0
Garden mum: KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0
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