New England Aster

The New England aster (Aster novae-angliae) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to central and eastern North America. It is a member of the aster family (Asteraceae), and is closely related to other asters, as well as goldenrods and daisies.

New England asters can grow to be 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and typically have hairy stems and leaves. The flowers are daisy-like, with purple, violet, lavender, or pink petals and yellow centers. They bloom in late summer and early fall, and are a valuable source of nectar for pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

New England asters are relatively easy to grow in a variety of conditions, but they prefer full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soil. They are also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.

New England asters are a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. They are well-suited for borders, mass plantings, and meadows. They can also be used as cut flowers.

Here is a list of the states where New England asters are native:

Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida (northern panhandle)
Georgia (northern)
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Ontario (Canada)
Pennsylvania
Quebec (Canada)
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin