Aster, Night Eyes New England Aster
SKU #'s
- 1013933
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Night Eyes New England Aster is a large upright native perennial hairy stems and rough, hairy lance-like green leaves that are deer resistant. The large, deep purple flowers with orange-yellow centers bloom from late summer until frost, attracting butterflies. It grows best with full sun and rich, moist soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
N. America, SE Native |
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Height: |
3.5’ - 5’ |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance Plant. Large stalks may need staking, or to be pinched back several times before mid-July to control height and promote bushiness to alleviate the need for stakes. Pinching back will delay flowering. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Prides Corner, ASTER NOVAE-ANGLIAE `NACHTAUGE`
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
