New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae)

$8.00

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Description

*Available in May

Native to Maryland. Fall blooming plant with purple flowers that have yellow-orange centers. Thrives in full sun or part shade with soils on the wetter side. Great late fall nectar source for bees and butterflies. Can be prolific self seeders, so best to deadhead to control spread.

Sun: Full – partial

Soil: Wet – medium dry

Plant height: Bushy, growing up to 5’

Duration: Perennial

Flowering period: August – October

Planting Season: Spring to Early Fall

Soil pH: 6.8