How to Grow New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Your complete guide to growing New England Aster.
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Companion Plants for New England Aster
✓ Good companions
Complementary bloom times and both support native butterfly and bee populations
Blooms simultaneously providing abundant nectar for migrating monarchs and other pollinators
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing wind protection for shorter asters
Provides structural support and creates natural prairie ecosystem while improving soil drainage
Shares similar growing conditions and attracts beneficial pollinators while extending bloom season
Natural pest deterrent that repels ants and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as living mulch suppressing weeds and retaining soil moisture around aster roots
Improves soil health and attracts predatory insects that control aphids and other aster pests
✗ Keep away from
Invasive shrub that creates dense shade and outcompetes native asters for resources
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill asters and most other plants
Aggressive grass that outcompetes asters for nutrients and releases allelopathic compounds
