New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 3-6 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect purple blooms in summer and fall. It attracts butterflies, pollinators and beneficial insects, stands up well to deer.

USDA zones

4-8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

3-6 ft × 2-3 ft

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Purple

Bloom season

Summer, Fall

Attracts

Butterflies, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Small mammals, Songbirds, Bees

Tough against

Deer

Native to

Eastern North America