New England Aster
One of the deepest colored New England Aster flowers, but not as free-flowering as some; flowers have orange centers; good for cutting; blooms well after first frosts
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| Latin name |
Aster novae-angliae 'Violetta' |
| Common name |
New England Aster |
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Zone |
Z4-8 |
| Bloom time |
Summer/Fall |
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| Height |
4.5' |
| Native or origin |
Native |
| Soil conditions |
Moist |
| Flower color |
Deep Purple |
| Known wildlife aspects |
Butterflies (late season nectar source for Monarchs migrating to Mexico) |
| Light Requirements |
Full Sun or Part-Shade |
| Lurie Garden location |
Dark Plate |
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