New England Aster

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New England Aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (Aster novae-angliae) Full sun, wet to moderately dry moisture level, most soils including clay, neutral to slightly acid pH.   3-5 ft. height, blooms in fall, purple flowers. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Lightly statewide One of the best known asters with many commercially propagated cultivars.  Easy to grow from seed.  Becomes almost shrub-like in size and tends to sprawl.  Heavy pruning in mid-June leads to a more compact plant.  Attracts butterflies and bees. Due to its late blooming period, it is a critical fall nectar source for Monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long migration to Mexico. flower;sun;wet;clay flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;wet;sand flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;loam flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;loam flower;sun;dry;sand