New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Zones 4–8perennial48" tall🐝 pollinator🌾 native
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Peak bloom: September
How to plant
Plant in spring. Cut back by half in June for bushier fall display. Key late-season pollinator.
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Spacing
- 24" between plants
- Mature height
- 48"
- Row placement
- back of bed
From authoritative sources
Aggregated from USA National Phenology Network.
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