New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) | Indigenous Plant | This Land

New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae

[ AS-ter NO-vee AN-glee-eye ]

○ Not Currently Available Perennial

Waabigwan

Anishinaabe

Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Full Sun–Part Shade
Height ▲ 3–6 ft
Moisture 💧 Moist, well-drained
Soil ◎ Average
Bloom ❀ Late Summer–Fall
Color Purple

Wildlife Value & Uses

Monarch nectar 100+ bee species
Medicinal (traditional)

Sources & References

USDA PLANTS

Last updated: April 19, 2026