Aster novae-angliae ~ New England Aster purple-bloom Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park

COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena

including Frosted Elfin

Water Regularly

Male flowers quickly disperse after bloom leaving naked stalk tips

Aster novae-angliae ~ New England Aster purple-bloom Sleeping Giant State ParkNew England Aster is a large variety of the upright native perennial that can grow as tall as 6 feet. It sports a hairy stem and rough, hairy lance like green leaves that are deer resistant. The large, purple flowers with orange yellow centers start to bloom in late summer and typically continue until the first frost. Its flowers are attractive to butterflies. New England Aster prefers full sun and rich, moist soils. New England Aster has a history of