Myriad Botanical Gardens - Oklahoma City, USA

Common name: New England Aster

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym: Aster novae-angliae

Distribution: North America

Hardiness: 4a

Life form: Perennial plant

Comments: Grows easily in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moist, rich soils. Good air circulation helps reduce foliar diseases. Pinch back stems several times before mid-July to promote bushiness and control height. Hardy in zones 4-8.