New England aster
| Botanical Name | Symphyotrichum (Aster) novae-angliae |
| Common Name | New England aster |
| Family | Asteraceae - Aster |
| Description | Perennial. Clustered stem. Leaves 1 -– 4 inch with stiff hairs on both surfaces. Found along stream banks, roadsides. Prefers moist to drying sandy areas. |
| Mature Size | 2 - 4 ft. |
| Bloom | September - October. 50 - 100 violet-purple to reddish-purple ray florets. |
| Interesting Facts | None found for this native plant |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | None found |
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Photo for SFBG by Sonny Tucker
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