New England Aster native plant with vibrant purple flowers in full bloom (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Native New England Aster Seeds

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$6.50
$6.50
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New England Aster native plant with vibrant purple flowers in full bloom (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
Native New England Aster Seeds

Native New England Aster Seeds

$6.50
$6.50

New England Aster is one of the last great floral displays of the growing season, covering the garden with brilliant purple blooms after many other native flowers have finished. Its vibrant color reminds us how magical nature is. You can rely on this late-season performer to bring a smile to your face and be dependable when it's needed most. 

New England Aster provides critical late-season nectar that helps migrating Monarch butterflies fuel their journey down south, all while also attracting a countless number of native bees and other pollinators. As summer ends and autumn arrives, its glowing purple flowers become one of the busiest and most colorful sights in the garden.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Native Butterflies
  • Native Bees
  • Bumble Bees
  • Native Pollinators
  • Songbirds
  • Moths
  • Beneficial Insects
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–8
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Soil Moisture:

  • Medium-Dry
  • Medium
  • Medium-Wet
  • Wet

Soil Type:

  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Clay

Drought Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Frequently Browsed
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Purple
  • Yellow

Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches
Bloom Months:

  • June
  • July
  • August

Root Type: Fibrous
Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Butterfly Nectar Plant
  • Native Bee Forage
  • Bumble Bee Forage
  • Moth Host Plant
  • Bird Food Source
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 60 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Surface Sow
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Second Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Common Names:

  • New England Aster

Seeds per Starter Packet: 550
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 80000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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