perennial flower
New England aster
A critical food source for migrating monarchs and late-season bees.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a-8a
- Sun
- full, partial
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Water
- medium
- Goals
- Pollinators & wildlife, Curb appeal & color, Low-maintenance natives
Harvest & Use
purple flowers in fall
Useful search phrase: New England aster plants.