New England Aster
Order: Asteridae
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Species: S. novae-angliae
General Characteristics: New England American-aster is large and showy, growing to 6 or more ft. in height. The perennial’s hairy, clasping leaves are arranged densely on its stout stems. Showy, bright, rose-purple flowers with orange-yellow centers bloom in profusion at the tips of the leafy branches.
The flower color is variable, ranging from lavender to blue to white. A pink variety of this species is sometimes grown commercially.
Special Charcacteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
It is drought-tolerant. This plant is resistant to deer
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