New England Aster
Aster novae-angliae
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This tall perennial brings on an abundance of striking, lavender-pink blossoms in the late summer and early fall. Along with other asters, the New England Aster supplies necessary nectar for fall pollinators. The Monarch butterflies especially appreciate this plant’s nectar as they store away what they need for their fall migration to Mexico.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Special Considerations: This plant will reseed and spread readily. To avoid unwanted seedlings, remove the spent flowers in the fall.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-6' tall x 2-3' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Fall, Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- North Basin
- Rock Wall
- South Basin
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
