About This Plant
An important, late-season nectar source, this plant is a pollinator magnet, producing many blooms that can vary in all shades of purple and even pink. It's versatile and can grow in most soil types but prefers soils that are rich in organic matter. It readily self-sows and could become aggressive in small landscapes.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The New England aster is a host plant for pearl crescent (Phyciodes tharos) caterpillars which have several broods and appear from April through November. | This plant was previously known by the Latin name Aster novae-angliae.
Alternate Names
Hairy Michaelmas Daisy, Last Rose of Summer, Savoryleaf Aster
