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A branching plant with slender, mostly smooth stems bearing narrow leaves and numerous flower heads with blue-violet to rose (sometimes white) rays surrounding a yellow or reddish central disk. This large aster is abundant in low areas along the coast. There are many color forms, including those with white or rose rays.
New York Aster grows well in Full-Partial sun and Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry soils. It requires well-drained soils and prefers sandy, loamy, and clay soils. This aster is commonly found in low areas along the northern East Coast of the US and into Canada.
Its typical habitats include shorelines, damp thickets, marshes, and meadows. You will often find New York Aster in colonies as it spreads by its long rhizomes. New York Aster is one of the larval host plants of the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and the Pearl Crescent butterfly.
Price range: $14.99 through $149.99
Please note: Most pictures represent mature plants. Unless otherwise specified, all of our plants are sold in 4″ pots to make shipping possible and will mature in time.
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| Size | 1 Gallon, 1 Quart, Full Flat (50) 2" Plugs |
| Bloom Period | July to October |
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, commonly known as New York Aster, is a beautiful native perennial prized for its colorful, daisy-like flowers and long-lasting late-season blooms. A wonderful choice for pollinator gardens, native plant gardens, perennial borders, cottage gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes, New York Aster brings vibrant color and valuable pollinator habitat to the garden when many other plants have finished flowering.
This adaptable perennial thrives in sunny locations with moist, well-drained soil and is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a dependable flowering plant with strong wildlife value. Its abundant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while its upright growth habit adds structure and texture to mixed perennial plantings. The colorful blooms also pair beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-season native perennials.
Whether you’re creating a pollinator-friendly garden, adding vibrant color to a perennial border, or extending seasonal interest in a meadow-inspired landscape, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii offers beauty, versatility, and ecological value. Its late-season flowers make it an especially useful perennial for supporting pollinators toward the end of the growing season.
