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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae New England Aster

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

To view the natural range of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
Monarch Butterfly feasting on nectar
Cultivation Information New England Aster
Alternating, clasping, rough and slightly hairy leaves

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
Propagation Notes New England Aster
Seed Stratification
Cold/ Moist - storage for 60 days. Outdoors - Sow seed in the fall - provide a simple cold frame covering to protect from elements. Seeds require cold, moist storage in order to germinate Identifying seedlings – When experimenting with new seed, starting them indoors allows one to closely observe unique and specific characteristics.
Suggested reading – Seedling identification - The Tall Grass Prairie Center Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest, By Dave Williams
In the fall New England Aster flowers brighten up the garden!

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

A flock of turkeys discovered my parent's backyard that contains over 100 different native perennials
View from the back - Leaf bracts ofSymphyotrichum novae-angliae
Provenance Symphyotrichum -novae-angliae
Greene County, Ohio, 2021. Volunteer - Nodding Onion Gardens 2012 - to present
Ohio Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection 2010 - 2023
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