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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Introduced to: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northwest European R, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russi, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia

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Symphyotrichum nova-angliaeSymphyotrichum nova-angliae

New England Aster

In Stock: 0.807 lb (Total:0.807lb)

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

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Details

Germination:

70%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

96%

Seeds per lb:

778,272

Quantity:

0.81 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837801

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

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Introduced

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, commonly known as New England Aster, is a vibrant, hardy perennial that makes a striking addition to any landscape. Towering up to 6 feet tall, this native to eastern North America thrives in full sun and offers a bloom time extending from late summer into October. Its daisy-like flowers, featuring deep purple rays and orange-yellow centers, not only provide a visual spectacle but also attract a plethora of pollinators, including Monarch butterflies and bees. This makes it a perfect choice for creating a buzzing pollinator garden or to add late-season color to naturalized spaces and rain gardens.

New England Aster is versatile, flourishing in a range of soil types from loam to sand, and is particularly advantageous in zones 3-8. Early season pruning is recommended to encourage a bushier growth, thus eliminating the need for staking these towering beauties. Despite its low-maintenance nature, good air circulation is vital to prevent foliar diseases and pests like spider mites and aphids. This adaptable plant can self-seed in optimal conditions, so trimming post-blooming is advised to maintain garden order. Pair it with fall-blooming Solidago for a stunning autumn display and enjoy a season of color and life in your garden sanctuary.