Vibrant clusters of dark purple daisy-like flowers with yellow-orange center disks on tall branched stems. Naturally occurs in moist prairies, meadows, thickets, & stream banks. Prefers moist, rich soils.
Stems can be pinched back before mid July to promote bushiness, but might delay blooms.Grows 3-6ft tall. Blooms in full sun Aug-Oct.
Provides critical late season nectar for Monarchs before migration & bees for winter store. Sold in 2x3" pots.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae - New England aster
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