200+ NEW ENGLAND ASTER Seeds American Native Wildflower Fall Blooms Perennial

NEW ENGLAND ASTER is large and showy, growing to 6 or more ft. in height. This perennial has hairy, clasping leaves that are arranged densely on stout stems. Showy, bright, rose-purple flowers with orange-yellow centers bloom in profusion in fall at the tips of leafy branches. Found naturally in moist open wooded areas,meadows, prairies, disturbed sites and stream banks.The flower color is variable, ranging from lavender to blue to white. A pink variety is sometimes grown commercially. New England asters will flower Aug ,Sep ,Oct until first frost. Its roots should be divided every several years to keep the plant growing vigorously. Host plant for Pearl Crescent and Checkerspot butterflies. Bees and butterflies frequent this wildflower. Fall nectar source for Monarch butterflies.Some American Native Wildflower seeds need to go through a cold winter to germinate. This plant is one of them. They do this so the seed won