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.