New England Aster
Symphiotrichum novae-angliae
This late-blooming native has gorgeous purple blooms with yellow centers that serve as an important end of season food source for pollinators, especially Monarchs. It is drought tolerant and can grow up to 5’ tall. Can be pruned in the spring to encourage a bushy shape, or if allowed to grow tall, trellising may be necessary. Known to self seed.
Native Perennial
4” pot
Symphiotrichum novae-angliae
This late-blooming native has gorgeous purple blooms with yellow centers that serve as an important end of season food source for pollinators, especially Monarchs. It is drought tolerant and can grow up to 5’ tall. Can be pruned in the spring to encourage a bushy shape, or if allowed to grow tall, trellising may be necessary. Known to self seed.
Native Perennial
4” pot
Symphiotrichum novae-angliae
This late-blooming native has gorgeous purple blooms with yellow centers that serve as an important end of season food source for pollinators, especially Monarchs. It is drought tolerant and can grow up to 5’ tall. Can be pruned in the spring to encourage a bushy shape, or if allowed to grow tall, trellising may be necessary. Known to self seed.
Native Perennial
4” pot