New England aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) G.L.Nesom
Synonyms: Aster novae-angliae.
Late-season native aster with violet-purple daisies that fuel migrating monarchs and late bees.
Size over time
Typical landscape size 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) tall and 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) wide; medium growth, about 3 years to maturity. Intermediate sizes use the planner’s growth curve (k = 0.25) from the #1 install size.
Bloom
Purple flowers, Aug–Oct (northern-hemisphere months; timing shifts with region and season).
| Plant | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England aster : Aug–Oct |
Design notes
- Pinch or cut back by half in early summer for shorter, sturdier plants; 'Purple Dome' is naturally compact.
- Lower leaves brown by bloom time — face down with shorter plants.
Regions
Native range: Eastern and central North America.
Native to these OpenLandscape3D pilot regions:
Native status describes where the species occurs naturally. It is not a promise that it suits a particular garden; site conditions decide that.
Related plants
Plan with New England aster
Place it in a design, check it against your zone, light and moisture, and see it at year three and year ten.