Appearance: A native perennial wildflower with vibrant purple, pink, or rarely white daisy-like flowers and a bright yellow center, blooming from late summer to fall. Habitat: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, commonly found in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides across eastern North America. Height: Grows 3 to 6 feet tall, with sturdy, hairy stems that support clusters of flowers, making it a standout in gardens and natural landscapes. Wildlife: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, especially monarchs during their fall migration, and provides seeds for birds in winter. Quality: All Aster seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Grow New England Aster from fresh Aster novae-angliae flower seeds. New England Aster will produce masses of gorgeous pink-purple blooms atop stems that grow 24 to 72 inches tall. Spreading up to 2 to 4 feet wide, it's leaves & foliage are attractive while it's petals are slender and accented with golden yellow centers. Grown as a perennial flowering plant, the New England Aster will establish a deep root system that allows it to return year after year. If temperatures are too harsh, this can cause the plants to die, however new sprouts can emerge from any seeds that fall to the bare ground.