Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
$24.99
Late purple flowers make Symphyotrichum novae-angliae a tall, wildlife-friendly perennial for sunny borders, rain gardens, and naturalized plantings.
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Description
Late-summer and autumn color rises above sunny borders when Symphyotrichum novae-angliae opens many purple daisy-like heads with yellow centers. The upright clumps reach about 91 to 183 cm tall and attract bees, butterflies, and migrating monarchs.
Use this eastern North American perennial in pollinator gardens, rain gardens, naturalized areas, wildflower meadows, or toward the back of a flowering border. The flowers are suitable for cutting, while seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals.
Grow it in full sun in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Pinch stems in spring for bushier growth, allow good airflow around the clump, and stake taller stems where necessary.
Additional information
| Height | 90 cm – 185 cm |
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| Spread | 30 cm – 90 cm |
| Flowering months | August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Aster novae-angliae, Lasallea novae-angliae, Virgulus novae-angliae |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Pests | Watch for spider mites, aphids, and leaf miners. |
| Diseases | Provide good airflow to reduce powdery mildew, aster wilt, and stem rot. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep fertile soil moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun; light partial shade is also suitable. |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Yellow |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Flowering borders, Wildlife friendly gardens, Wildflower meadows, Rain Garden |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Pinch stems in spring for bushier growth, provide good airflow, and stake tall stems if needed. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | New England Aster |
| Blomidon Item No | ZSYMNOA-PLUG/50 |
| Usps | Purple flower heads with yellow centers brighten late summer and fall., Flowers support bees, butterflies, and migrating monarchs. |