Aster, New England (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
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Soil type: sandy loam to loamy clay, well-drained, fertile soil
Soil moisture: medium to wet
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Natural habitat: shorelines, ditches, moist meadows, wet prairies
Tolerates: clay soil, rabbits, Black Walnut
Height/Spread: 3’ – 5’ tall x 2’ – 3’ wide, clump forming
Bloom time: August – October
Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8
Noteworthy: Profuse fall blooms provide nectar for many butterfly, moth and bee species.
$15/one gallon pot
