New York Aster 100 Seeds Aster novi-belgii

Aster novi-belgii, commonly known as the New York Aster, is a perennial wildflower that brings color to the garden just as many other flowers begin to fade. This hardy, clump-forming plant produces masses of cheerful daisy-like blossoms in shades of violet, purple, pink, or occasionally white, each accented by a bright golden-yellow center that attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Blooming from late summer through mid-fall, New York Aster creates a spectacular display in borders, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, and pollinator habitats. The upright, branching stems are lined with slender, lance-shaped green leaves and typically reach 3 to 4 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet, forming a dense, colorful mound that provides weeks of continuous blooms. Easy to grow and adaptable to a wide range of soils, Aster novi-belgii thrives in full sun and adds invaluable late-season nectar for pollinators when few other flowers remain in bloom. Its long-lasting flowers also make excellent cut arrangements, bringing the beauty of autumn indoors.