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New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

  • Feeds pollinators
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

violet, rose

What actually matters with this one

The Chelsea chop — halving it in late May — is what stops a two-metre plant collapsing across the path.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
1.5 m
Flowers
September to October
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.