Aster novae-angliae

New England Aster

One of the most attractive and common aster that thrives in moist full sun meadows. From mid August-October, New England Aster produces numerous flowers ranging in color from pale lavender to deep purple, standing 3-6’ tall. Typically deer resistant and excellent as a cut flower, the New England Aster is a must for open moist habitat.

Bloom Color

Purple

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Sun

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Mature Height

•

> 4'

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Slow

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Food
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FACW
•	FACW-

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Rain Garden
•	Rock Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8