Description
New England Aster, Aster novae-angliae
new classification: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
This North American native species produces showy masses of frilly light purple/violet, 1 1/2 inch flowers on tall strong stems forming a ‘bushy’ plant. New England Aster is a good candidate for restorations, wildlife habitat, prairie landscaping, and wetlands.
As a late-season source of pollen and nectar, asters provide the last opportunity to for many bee colonies to forage. Aster pollen serves as an important late-season food source for a variety of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators including the next generation of bumblebee queens foraging before entering winter dormancy.
Color: Pink/Violet/Purple
Height: 24-72
Type: Perennial
Climate: P/Sun-Dry/Moist
Seeds/lb.: 1,330,000
Rate: 1 oz./300 sq.ft.
Bloom time: Late Summer to Fall
Zone: 4b-8a
Region: Midwest, Intermountain West, Northeast, Eastern Canada
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