New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
A tall native perennial with purple daisy-like flowers blooming in late summer and fall. Attracts butterflies and bees, and thrives in full sun with moderate moisture.
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Growing New England Aster
Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–8. Expect it to reach about 3.9 ft tall and 2 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 1 year.
When to plant New England Aster
Plant New England Aster in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 3 to 8 range, spring means April to June and fall means August or September. Once settled, it blooms from August to November.
Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 5 in April.
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