Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, New England Aster
- Item #: PP76
- Attractive Flowers:
- Average to moist soil:
- Average well drained soil:
- Beneficial Insects:
- Butterflies:
- Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
- FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands:
- FACU - Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands:
- Fragrant:
- Full - Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
- Herbaceous plant:
- Herbal / Medicinal Uses:
- High Wildlife Value:
- Hummingbirds:
- Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
- Medicinal Uses:
- Moist Soil:
- Native to Coastal Regions:
- Native To Mountain Regions:
- Native to Piedmont Regions:
- Part - Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
- Part Sun - Part Shade :
- Perennial:
- Pollinator support:
- Sandy soil, coarse texture:
- Small Mammals:
- Wildflower:
Botanic Name (s): Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, Aster,
Common Name(s): New England Aster
Mature height : 1-6'
Mature spread: 3-4
Bloom Time:July-October
Bloom color: Violet
Fruit: capsule
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Part Sun
Soil moisture: Average Moist
Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay
Native Habitat: Open Woods, seasonal wetlands, shores, meadows
Notes: Showy, tolerates drier soils and seasonal flooding
Fragrant
High Wildlife Value: Beneficial Insects Butterflies Hummingbirds Songbirds
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands
Native to Coastal Regions
Native To Mountain Regions
Native to Piedmont Regions
Native Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Pollinator Support
Wildflower
