Aster novae-angliae, or New England Aster, is a 3-5 foot perennial for full to part sun and moist, damp soils. New England Aster’s very showy, deep violet to purple flowers appear in late summer to early fall. It is a great cut flower and butterfly nectar source.

Light: Sun-Part Sun
Soil moisture: Wet-Moist
Height: 4′

Aster novae-angliae new england aster