aster novae-angliae (new england aster) native purple

aster novae-angliae (new england aster) native purpleAKA symphyotrichum novae angliae large, rose purple flowers, consisting of numerous rays around a yellow centre upright habit with narrow, hairy, green leaves, up to 10 cm long bloom time: august to october zone 3 height 100 125cm spread 50 60cm colour purple (deep) grows best in full sun and an average to moist soil needs good air circulation to limit mildew issues and prevent the bottom foliage from dropping pinch back 1 3 of the foliage twice

dense spikes of pink to pale lilac

tubular flowers

it will also grow in clay

has larger

average to dry

the upper sepal of the flower bears a striking resemblance to the cloth hood worn by a medieval monk

deep violet-red buds open to pink flower

may not be reliable in zone 5

mauve-lilac

height 80-90cm

fragrant flowers with vibrant yellow stamens

lacy foliage remains compact throughout the season