View Larger New England Aster

Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    4 4 5 5b 6 6b 7 7b 8 8b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    The pink and purple flowers of asters add color and height to the late summer garden. Due to their spreading habit they will naturalize when planted in the garden. A mid-spring trim will delay bloom time and help keep them restrained.

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    Latin Name

    Symphyotrichum novae-angliae


    Family

    Asteraceae


    Also Known As

    Michaelmas Daisy


    Type of Plant

    Perennials Perennials

    Bloom Season

    August - October


    Seasons

    Summer Summer
    Fall Fall

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 6'
    Max spread Max Spread: 4'

    Uses

  • Flower Border
  • Naturalize
  • Rain Garden

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Tolerances

  • Clay Soil

  • Attracted Wildlife

    Butterflies Butterflies

    Colors


    Native Range

    Eastern North America


    Other Details

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    Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility.   Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.

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