Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Aster
Grown from seed
Herbaceous perennial; 2-5ft tall
Showy purple flowers with orange-yellow centers; blooms late summer to fall
Similar species to New York Aster, but taller with hairy leaves
Attracts large numbers of fall pollinators, especially long-tongued bumblebees, moths, skippers, and beetles
Seeds are an important winter food source for songbirds
Moderately deer resistant
Self-seeder, grows in clumps; easily divided & transplanted every few years
New England Aster
Grown from seed
Herbaceous perennial; 2-5ft tall
Showy purple flowers with orange-yellow centers; blooms late summer to fall
Similar species to New York Aster, but taller with hairy leaves
Attracts large numbers of fall pollinators, especially long-tongued bumblebees, moths, skippers, and beetles
Seeds are an important winter food source for songbirds
Moderately deer resistant
Self-seeder, grows in clumps; easily divided & transplanted every few years
New England Aster
Grown from seed
Herbaceous perennial; 2-5ft tall
Showy purple flowers with orange-yellow centers; blooms late summer to fall
Similar species to New York Aster, but taller with hairy leaves
Attracts large numbers of fall pollinators, especially long-tongued bumblebees, moths, skippers, and beetles
Seeds are an important winter food source for songbirds
Moderately deer resistant
Self-seeder, grows in clumps; easily divided & transplanted every few years
Details
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Purple, Orange-Yellow
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Late Summer to Fall
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1-5ft
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Wet, Medium, Dry
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Full, Partial
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FACW - usually occurs in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands
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60 days of cold stratification