New England aster.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Herbaceous perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 6 feet tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 8

Floración

Late summer to mid autumn

Cuidados

Plant these in a sunny spot with good air circulation to keep powdery mildew at bay. Pinch back the stems in early summer to encourage a bushier habit and more flowers. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as they prefer consistent moisture.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged throughout the growing season.

Abonado

Apply a balanced compost or organic fertilizer once in early spring to support healthy growth.

Poda

Cut the stems back to the ground in late winter or early spring after the foliage dies back.

Trasplante

Divide the root clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.

Suelo

Moist, fertile, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-35 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Niños

The stems are somewhat coarse and may scratch delicate skin, but there is no significant ingestion risk.

Alérgenos por contacto

The rough, hairy stems can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may trigger hay fever symptoms in susceptible people during the late summer bloom.

Comestibilidad

While not considered toxic, this plant is not typically consumed by humans.

Cómo identificarla

• Daisy like purple flower heads
• Yellow centers on flower heads
• Lance shaped hairy leaves
• Sturdy upright branching stems

Altura

0,9 a 1,8m

Anchura

0,6 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

purple, pink, white, 3 a 5cm

Problemas a vigilar

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation or humidity.
• Rust — Small orange or brown pustules appearing on the undersides of leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut the dead stems back to the ground in late winter. The crown will remain dormant until spring.

En maceta

It can grow in large containers, but it prefers the consistent moisture of the ground.

Plant with tall grasses to help support the stems and prevent them from leaning.

Buenas compañeras

• Vara de oro — They bloom at the same time and create a classic late season color contrast.
• Schizachyrium scoparium — The grass provides a structural backdrop that complements the aster flowers.

Especies parecidas

• Astro azul suave — It has similar flowers but features smooth, hairless foliage.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Symphyotrichum

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern and central North America.

Conservación

It is widespread and secure across its native range.

It naturally colonizes moist meadows and thickets where it provides essential late season resources for pollinators.

Valor para la fauna

late season nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

pollinator gardens, prairie restoration, late season color, cut flowers

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need staking?

Yes, in rich soil it can get tall and flop over without support.

When should I cut it back?

Cut the stems down to the ground in late winter or early spring.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Symphyotrichum comes from Greek words meaning joined hair, referring to the pappus bristles, while novae-angliae means of New England.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as the New England aster.
• The flowers are famous for their intense, deep purple color.
• It thrives in moist, rich soils often found in meadows.
• The plant can grow quite tall and may require staking in windy gardens.