Aster, Kickin Purple Aster

Kickin Purple New England Aster is a compact, mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance-like dark green leaves.  A profusion of semi double, deep lavender daisy-like flowers with a large yellow eye completely cover the plant from late summer into fall.  Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils.  

Aster novae-angliae provides nectar in fall and acts as a host for the Pearl Crescent, checkerspot butterflies, and various moths.  Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure.

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	N. America, SE Native
Height:	2’ - 3’
Spread:	2’ - 3’
Spacing:	3’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun
Bloom Color:	Purple
Season of Interest:	Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance Plant. 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 

IMAGE: Andrew Sebastian, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae flower (24) (cropped), CC BY 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.