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Botanical Name: Aster novae-angliae Common Name: New England Aster Species Category: Wetland/Mesic Prairie Forb A spectacular late-blooming species, this attractive plant produces numerous violet-blue, 1"-2" in diameter flowers in late summer to mid fall. This plant prefers medium-moist to wet soil conditions in full to partial sun. It grows 3'-6' in height and provides one of the last nectar sources for small butterflies, moths, and native bees. |