Asteraceae

New England aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Synonyms

Aster novae-angliae
Lasallea novae-angliae

Other Common Names

michaelmas-daisy

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

3-7 ft. tall
2-3 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed

Plant Propagation Notes

Provide 90 days of cold moist stratification.

Plant Planting Notes

As this can be a rather tall aster, plant towards the back of beds and provide support.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves alternate, with a rough texture and entire margins.

Flowers

Heads in panicles with purple rays and yellow to copper disc flowers.

Fruit

Achene.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Wet meadows, prairies, and old fields.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare in the South Carolina piedmont and mountains. Absent in the coastal plain and sandhills.