aster new england, aster new york

New England Asters and New York Asters are perennials producing small, vivid colored, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers late summer to fall. In shades of blue-purple, they nicely complement and complete a rainbow of fall mums. Newer varieties have been bred for excellent disease resistance, compact, mounding habits, and a late season show. The popular Henry™ series is a type of New York Aster that’s hardy and particularly good for supporting fall pollinators. Henry™ tends to display a more compact habit, thinner stems, and smoother leaves than New England types, though they look very similar. Varieties in the popular Kickin® and ‘Vibrant Dome’ series are all New England types. Asters are easy to grow in containers and in the cutting garden. Shop our online selection of New England Asters available now.

Plant in well-drained, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring when necessary.