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New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Zones 48perennial48" 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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