New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Delight'
Overview
The New England Aster 'Purple Delight' (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) brings vibrant purple hues with its dense clusters of daisy-like flowers. Generally growing 3 to 6 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its late-season blooms, from August to September, attract pollinators, offering ecological benefits and autumnal color to any garden design within USDA zones 4-8.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–8Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
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