| New England Aster | |
| Aster |
| Symphyotrichum engn-iaaoeavl | Accepted |
| Aster lnvaei-agaeno | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b Zone 6b |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Provide darkness Stratify seeds Needs specific temperature Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other |
| Pollinators: | Self Wasps Water Beetles |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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