New England Aster

Dependable perennial which grows up to six feet tall and produces hundreds of large, bright purple flowers with yellow centers in September and October. The flowers are a favorite nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies.

Large, bright-purple fall flowers Attracts butterflies

Excellent in rain gardens and bioswales

Like other asters, it can be pruned back until mid-June to create a denser habit with more flowers.