Ohio Native Plant Natural Range
To view the natural range of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
Cultivation Information New England Aster
Height - 4 ft - 5 ft - By the end of the season the New England Aster growing along our fence is monster sized! We utilize the fence and pull the big guy in a bit with old clothesline. Flower Color - Purple, light blue Blooms - August - OctoberSun - Sun to Part Sun Hardy Zone - 3 to 8 Perennial pH - 5.5 to 7 Soil - Average - They seem to do well with soil that is not too dry and not too moist. When New England Asters are happy, you will know it as they fill in nicely and have an abundance of blooms. Family -Asteraceae
Wildlife Significance New England Aster
Provides Late Fall Pollen - As a source of protein for:long-tongued bees, bee flies, short-tongue bees and Syrphid flies
Bumble Bees - Assists Queen Bumble Bees in their quest to build pollen reserves for winter
Host Plant - Leaves are food for the Caterpillars of Pear Crescent ButterflyProvides Late Fall Nectar - Butterflies and skippers Seed -
Deer - Mammals are not fond of New England Aster
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower website
Bumble Bees - Assists Queen Bumble Bees in their quest to build pollen reserves for winter
Host Plant - Leaves are food for the Caterpillars of Pear Crescent ButterflyProvides Late Fall Nectar - Butterflies and skippers Seed -
Deer - Mammals are not fond of New England Aster
For detailed information, visit the Illinois Wildflower website
