Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype
New England Aster, PA Ecotype
The brilliant flowers stand out from a distance; provides food and cover for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ASTNOV01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management, Uplands & Meadows, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Branched stems.
Habitat: Fields, roadsides, moist meadows.
Bloom Period: September to October
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Pollinator Value: Very High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 1,100,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 0.5% and not more than 2.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
