New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae

 


How it's classified:

  Plant Type:

 forb

 Plant Family:

  Composite

How it looks:

  Flower Color:

 purple, blue purple blue

  Height:

 medium

 Blooming Months:

July August September October

Where, when and how often it grows and if it's native to Fermilab:

Typical Habitat:

  prairie

  Growth Pattern:

 perennial

 How Common:

 common

 Native to Fermilab:

 Yes

Comments:

Our largest and most colorful native aster in Illinois.

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