Aster Novae-angliae : New England Aster

New England Aster is an extremely attractive member of the Daisy family. It is a stout-stemmed plant with hairy 5-inch long leaves. Its 2-inch wide flowers vary in color from pink to purple.

It is decorative and long-lasting in fresh or dried floral arrangements

Honey bees and butterflies are attracted to the colorful blossoms of the New England Aster

Height:	3 - 5 ft
Color:	Deep violet, sometimes rosy pink
Flowering Time:	Aug - Oct


Companion Plants: Big Bluestem, Marsh Milkweed, Culver's Root, Stiff Goldenrod

New England Aster grows in mesic to wet prairie and requires full sun.

The plant is easily propagated from seed and will bloom the second year. It can also be propagated by root division.

It is very aggressive and needs competition. Cutting back the plant in late spring or early summer causes the plant to become more compact and bushy rather than leggy.

New England Aster Price List
66,000 seeds / ounce
*Item #*	*Amount*	*Price*
AstNovPkt	Packet	$2
AstNov.25O	1/4 oz	$8
AstNov.5O	1/2 oz	$13
AstNovOz	Ounce	$30
To Order New England Aster, Call (515) 733-4634 Or Order by Mail: Order Form

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