Phonetic: sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum NO-vee BEL-gee-eye
New York Aster is a sturdy clump forming perennial with lance shaped leaves that clasp the stem. Large flower heads are arranged in showy panicles. The heads consist of a ring of 20 or more purple or pink or occasionally white ray florets that surround a central cluster of yellow disc florets. Flowers are frequented by Monarchs and other butterflies, skippers and bees. Plants grow 3-4’ tall with 3’ spread.
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Native Region: BONAP Map
- BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: August, September, October
- Soil Type: Medium - Moist
- Mature Plant Size: 3-4'H, 2-3'W
- Plant Spacing: 3'
- Host Plant: Pearl Crescent
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
- Advantages: Critical fall nectar source, cut flower, deer resistant
- Landscape Uses: Cottage gardens, moist prairies, perennial borders, butterfly gardens
- Companion Plants: Big Blue Stem, Black Eyed Susan, Boneset, Marsh Blazing Star, Sneezeweed, Sweet Joe Pye Weed, Blue Flag Iris
