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