New England aster

Perennial native to Québec. This aster is the prettiest of our flora, according to Brother Marie-Victorin. Its abundant and prolonged flowering is an invaluable food source for a number of insects late in the season. Preferably this aster is planted thickly, as the base tends to become sparser.

Height: 50 to 150 cm
Width: 30 to 60 cm
Blooms: pink to dark violet, August to October
Attraction for wildlife: attracts pollinators and butterflies