New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 2x2x3″ Pot

A generally adaptable aster that blooms densely with quarter-sized purple flowers. Attractive to bees and butterflies, and a valuable source of fall nectar for migrating monarchs. Overall height can be reduced by trimming back halfway through the growing season.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Clay

Height: 3′-5′

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Sep-Oct

Root Type: Fibrous

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mostly bees, flies, butterflies, and skippers. Hosts many moths such as the Isabella tiger moth and aster borer moth, and some smaller insects. Occasionally browsed by turkey and mammalian herbivores.