New York Aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

This species offers a spectacular display of violet-blue flowers with yellow centers throughout the fall. It thrives in moist soils and serves as a late-season hub for native bees.

Height: 3 to 5 ft

Light: Full Sun

Water: Average to Moist

Spreading Habit: Fast

Spreading Method: Seeds, Rhizomes

Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall

Bloom Color: Blue to Violet

Photographer: Brundage, Stephanie