Aster - 'Henry Purple' (Aster novi-belgii)

Aster 'Henry Purple' (Aster novi-belgii) | $12.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Cultivated perennial • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 18-24 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late summer to fall • Colors: Rich purple with yellow centers • Flower Type: Masses of daisy-like flowers • Bloom Period: August-October

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Medium (well-drained) • Soil: Average; tolerates clay • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Seeds for songbirds • Native Bees: Vital late-season nectar • Butterflies: Magnet for Monarchs & skippers • Beneficial Insects: Draws bees & beneficials

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back; pinch early summer for bushiness • Summer: Water in dry spells • Fall: Peak bloom; leave seedheads after • Winter: Dormant; hardy roots

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
• Goldenrod
• Ornamental Grasses
• Coneflower

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Brilliant fall color • Critical late-season pollinator food • Great cut flower • Reliable & long-lived • Cottage & butterfly gardens