New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Category: Perennial forb
Sun: Full to partial
Water use: Wet to med-dry
Height: up to 5 ft.
Bloom: Aug, Sep, Oct
Color: Purple
Attracts: Butterflies, native bees, bumble bees, honey bees
Larval host: Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and checkerspot butterflies.
More Info: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SYNO2
Notes: Flowers prolifically until frost. Its roots should be divided every several years to keep the plant healthy. Can be aggressive if let go to seed. Good nectar source for migrating monarchs.
Sun: Full to partial
Water use: Wet to med-dry
Height: up to 5 ft.
Bloom: Aug, Sep, Oct
Color: Purple
Attracts: Butterflies, native bees, bumble bees, honey bees
Larval host: Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) and checkerspot butterflies.
More Info: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SYNO2
Notes: Flowers prolifically until frost. Its roots should be divided every several years to keep the plant healthy. Can be aggressive if let go to seed. Good nectar source for migrating monarchs.
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