Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster) Sedge easily controlled by digging the

easily controlled by digging the root corms as the need arises to control its spread

grows at a fast rate for an oak

A fantastic pollinator plant as its nectar-rich flowers attracts a broad array of insects

It grows well in very dry soils and in normal soils will likely need help against overcrowding neighbors

Rosinweed is named after the plant's sticky rosin once used by Native Americans as chewing gum

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster) Sedge easily controlled by digging theLarge purple daisy flowers with yellow centers cover New England Aster in late summer. A large, bushy aster, it can reach around five feet high. New England Aster may also sport lavender or light pink blossoms. It's commonly found in prairies and savannas and tolerates a wide range of soils. Asters are key pollinator plants that provide a welcome source of late season nectar. Numerous moths use them as larval hosts. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil