Common Name:
New England Aster

Scientific Name:
Aster nova-angliae L.

Family:
Aster (Compositae)

Plant Description:
New England Aster is a perennial plant reaching a height of 2-5 feet. Leaves are lance shaped, have smooth margins and have no stalks. Ray and disc flowers are numerous and are violet-white or pink in color. Flowering occurs during the months of July-September.

Remarks:
New England Aster is common to damp open meadows, moist woods, and marshes throughout the state. It is an occasional invader of new and established cranberry beds statewide. Seed is often introduced during planting.