Aster novae-angliae
New England aster 'James Ritchie'
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming perennial to around 1.2m tall with rough, lance-shaped leaves and, in autumn, clusters of deep pink to purple-pink, daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centres
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingGravel gardenWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds