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New England Aster

Aster Novae-Angliae

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Overview

The New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) is a hardy perennial, thriving in zones 4-8, and flourishes in full sun to partial shade. Reaching heights of 3-6 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet, it boasts vibrant purple to rose-hued blooms, with yellow centers, from late summer to fall. These flowers attract pollinators and are ideal for borders or wildflower gardens, offering late-season color and wildlife support.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–10Type Perennial
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — the New England Aster thrives in full sunlight

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain a tidy appearance; offering late-season color and, image 67
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — particularly attracting butterflies; indigenous to the Northeastern United States, image 133
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — Reaching heights of 3-6 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet; particularly attracting butterflies, image 118
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — indigenous to the Northeastern United States; the New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) is a, image 146
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH that ranges from mildly acidic to neutral; it's noteworthy, image 154
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain a tidy appearance; offering late-season color and, image 90
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — the New England Aster thrives in full sunlight; reaching heights of 3-6 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet, image 106
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — it provides a dramatic splash of color leading up to the first frosts of winter; these flowers attract, image 80
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — perennial for full; given its height and potential for a bushy growth habit, image 138
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH that ranges from mildly acidic to neutral
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — perennial for full; given its height and potential for a bushy growth habit
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — celebrated for its vibrant purple to magenta blossoms; the New England Aster thrives in full sunlight, image 101
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — celebrated for its vibrant purple to magenta blossoms
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — This hardy plant can reach an impressive height of 3 to 6 feet with a spread of about 2 to 3 feet, image 58
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — It's noteworthy for its resilience against common pests and diseases
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — it boasts vibrant purple to rose-hued blooms; and flourishes in full sun to partial shade, image 119
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — which can offer an additional layer of life and activity to the landscape; but can also endure partial shade
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — Typically blooming in the late summer through fall; occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain a, image 56
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain a tidy appearance; offering late-season color and, image 136
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — and flourishes in full sun to partial shade; it provides a dramatic splash of color leading up to the, image 140
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — offering late-season color and wildlife support; it prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH that, image 75
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — it boasts vibrant purple to rose-hued blooms; and flourishes in full sun to partial shade, image 50
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — it provides a dramatic splash of color leading up to the first frosts of winter; these flowers attract, image 149
New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae) — but can also endure partial shade; typically blooming in the late summer through fall, image 61
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