Aster novae-angliae ~ New England Aster purple-bloom Clusters of small bell-shaped white

Clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers dangle from the leave axils in spring are followed by blue-black fruit seeds

Frost tender

Male flowers quickly disperse after bloom leaving naked stalk tips

Long sturdy stalks grow from the center of the plant and are topped with soft bluish-purple flowers with deep purple veining and a central yellow splotch surrounded by a white zone in summer

Symphyrotrichon oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic Aster

Aster novae-angliae ~ New England Aster purple-bloom Clusters of small bell-shaped whiteNew England Aster is a large variety of the upright native perennial that can grow as tall as 6 feet. It sports a hairy stem and rough, hairy lance like green leaves that are deer resistant. The large, purple flowers with orange yellow centers start to bloom in late summer and typically continue until the first frost. Its flowers are attractive to butterflies. New England Aster prefers full sun and rich, moist soils. New England Aster has a history of