Aster novae-angliae | New England Aster | Starter Plant Plug
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster for Pollinators & Late-Season Color
Brighten your garden with the bold, daisy-like blooms of Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster). Known for its vibrant purple flowers and late-season display, this native perennial provides essential nectar when few other plants are blooming, making it a pollinator powerhouse.
Highlights
Pollinator Magnet – Provides vital nectar for bees, butterflies, and late-season pollinators.
Butterfly-Friendly – Supports adult butterflies and can serve as a host plant for caterpillars.
Extended Blooms – Flowers in late summer through fall, adding color when gardens need it most.
Native & Resilient – Thrives in diverse soils and adapts to cold winters, hot summers, and drought conditions.
Landscape Versatility – A stunning addition to meadows, wildflower gardens, borders, and butterfly habitats.
🌱 Planting Information🌱
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sunlight: Full Sun
Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
Life Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Time: August–September
Bloom Color: Purple
Height: 3'–6'
Spread: 2'–3'
Water Needs: Average
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Chalk, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained
Bring home New England Aster to enjoy brilliant late-season color while creating an essential nectar stop for pollinators. This hardy native perennial is a beautiful and ecologically valuable choice for any garden.