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Purple-pink New England aster flowers in the autumn gardenPerennials

Aster novae-angliae

New England Aster

New England Aster is the queen of the autumn garden, producing masses of purple to pink daisy-like flowers. From September to October, this vigorous perennial creates a colourful display buzzing with butterflies and bees. An indispensable plant for late-season colour.

Full sunMedium80–150 cm