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New England Aster
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Colorful fall flowers blooming over an extended period (often until frost) make New England Aster an key butterfly garden plant. Asters as a group provide a large number of flowers per plant (and large amounts of butterfly nectar) at a time of the year when nectar sources are low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When combined in the garden with goldenrods, the two plants will provide color and nectar at a time of the year when both can be in short supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance as a butterfly nectar source:<\/strong>
A wide variety of butterflies flock to New England Aster as a late season nectar plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance as a caterpillar food source:<\/strong>
Pearl Crescent caterpillars use New England Aster as a food source. The Pearl Crescent is widely distributed making New England Aster a good plant to try if you wish to observe caterpillars.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cultural Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USDA Hardiness Zone<\/td>3 to 9<\/td><\/tr>
Bloom Period<\/td>September to October<\/td><\/tr>
Bloom Color<\/td>Violet to purple ray flowers with orange centers<\/td><\/tr>
Plant Height<\/td>4 to 6 feet<\/td><\/tr>
Plant Spread<\/td>Varies<\/td><\/tr>
Light Exposure<\/td>Full to part sun<\/td><\/tr>
Soil Moisture<\/td>Moist<\/td><\/tr>
Animal\/Disease Problems<\/td>Powdery mildew may be a problem<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Native Range<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Plant Rating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Plant rating scale ranges from 0 to 3. Plants rating 3 are the most useful for butterfly gardens. For more details on the ratings, see Native Plant Ratings<\/a>
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Garden Rating<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Nectar Rating<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Caterpillar Rating<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Plant Reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Madison, NJ:<\/strong> The selection \u2018Hella Lacy\u2019 shows some resistance to powdery mildew. Pinching back the stems in late June produces bushier, thicker plants.<\/p>\n\n\n

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New England Aster(Aster novae-angliae) Colorful fall flowers blooming over an extended period (often until frost) make New England Aster an key butterfly garden plant. Asters as a group provide a large number of flowers per plant (and large amounts of butterfly nectar) at a time of the year when nectar sources are low. 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